Exhibitions

See the Folger First Folios, learn more about Shakespeare and his plays, and explore the complexities of his cultural legacy.

The Folger is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by sharing items that show how Americans from all backgrounds have made Shakespeare’s words and stories their own.

Encounter remarkable books and manuscripts that connect with the multifaceted work of the Folger in this ongoing exhibition.

Displayed together for the first time since 1805, 14 paintings from the influential Boydell Shakespeare Gallery in London will be on view at the Folger, offering visitors the chance to consider both the stories Shakespeare created and the stories that were created about him.