Folger Story
Keep up with the latest news about the Folger, including stories about our building renovation project; interviews with the people who make the Folger the special place that it is; and behind-the-scenes looks at our work.

A Printing Press Brings History to Life
A newly built recreation of an early printing press, to be displayed in the Shakespeare Exhibition Hall, shows how the First Folio was created 400 years ago.
A message to the Folger community about our search for a new director

New Artwork Illuminates the Renovation
A floating paper sculpture by Anke Neumann lights the stairs from the new visitor lobby to the historic theater above.

Greeting Visitors with Inviting Outdoor Spaces
Gardens, landscaping, Puck, and poetry

Renovation timeline extended to 2024
Read a note from Folger Director Michael Witmore about this important building renovation update.

Exploring the Folger through New Exhibition Halls
A preview of these new spaces

Expanding to Welcome the World
Spotlight on the Adams Pavilion

Envisioning the Folger’s Future: Spotlight on Architecture and Design
The architectural vision for the renovation