The Folger is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, but is closed on all federal holidays. Admission is free.
It is also open for ticketed performances and programs on selected evenings and Sundays. Prices vary.
The Reading Rooms (for registered readers only) are open Monday through Friday from 8:45am to 4:45pm, and on Saturday from 9am to noon and from 1pm to 4:30pm.
The Folger will be closed on the following dates.
2010
January 1
New Year's Day
Please note that the reading room is closed on Saturday, January 2.
January 11–22
Please note that the exhibition hall is closed for installation of the The Extra-Illustrated Book exhibition.
January 18
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 15
Presidents' Day
April 20–April 21 noon
Folger Gala
Please note that the exhibition hall and reading rooms close at noon on April 20 and reopen at noon on April 21.
May 24–June 4
Please note that the exhibition hall is closed for installation of the Lost at Sea exhibition.
May 31
Memorial Day
July 5
Independence Day
September 6
Labor Day
September 7–17
Please note that the exhibition hall is closed for installation of the Vivat Rex! exhibition.
October 11
Columbus Day
November 11
Veteran’s Day
November 25
Thanksgiving
December 24–25
Christmas
December 31
New Year’s Eve
2011
January 1
New Year’s Day
January 3-14
Please note that the exhibition hall is closed for installation of the Beyond Home Remedy exhibition.
January 17
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 21
Presidents' Day
May 30
Memorial Day
July 4
Independence Day
September 5
Labor Day
October 10
Columbus Day
November 11
Veteran's Day
November 24
Thanksgiving
December 26
Boxing Day
2012
January 2
New Year's
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.
