The Folger is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from Noon to 5pm.
It is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Admission is free.
The Folger is also open for ticketed performances and programs.
Reading room hours and closings
The Folger will be closed on the following dates:
2012
January 17–27
The exhibition hall is closed for installation of the Shakespeare's Sisters exhibition. Reading room and administrative offices are open.
Wednesday, April 18
Folger Gala
The reading room closes at noon on Wednesday, April 18, and reopen at noon on Thursday, April 19.
May 21–June 1
The exhibition hall is closed for installation of the London exhibition. Reading room and administrative offices are open.
October 1–12
The exhibition hall is closed for installation of the An Art That Nature Makes exhibition. Reading room and administrative offices are open.
Thursday, November 22
Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 25
Christmas
Please note that the administrative offices and reading room are closed on all federal holidays.
2013
January 14–25
Please note that the exhibition hall is closed for installation of the Ireland exhibition.
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas
Please note that the administrative offices and reading room are closed on all federal holidays.
NOTE: The Library generally follows the federal government's procedures for closings and delayed openings during inclement weather. If you have any questions regarding our hours, call (202) 675-0309 before 8:45am and (202) 544-4600 from 8:45am to 4:45pm for information or visit opm.gov. To learn about a performance or event, call (202) 544-7077.
