Site Rental

Located a block from the US Capitol, the Folger Shakespeare Library is a unique historic site that may be rented for private events. Evening rentals are permitted daily. Daytime rentals are available on Sundays only.

Please note that wedding-related events are not permitted.

For more information about site rentals please contact the Office of Special Events at (202) 675-0375 or specialevents@folger.edu.

Great Hall

Great Hall

Great Hall

Photo Credit: 
Julie Ainsworth

Great Hall

Home to two exhibitions a year as well as a First Folio on permanent display, the Great Hall is a spectacular setting just steps from the Capitol. It may be used on its own or in combination with the adjoining Paster Reading Room.

Capacities:
250 reception
150 dinner
100 reception and dinner

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Great Hall, 2014 Gala
Great Hall, 2014 Gala
Photo Credit: 
Jordan Silverman

Great Hall, 2013 Gala.

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Paster Reading Room, 2008 Folger Gala

Paster Reading Room, 2008 Folger Gala

Photo Credit: 
Tracey Atlee
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Tracey Attlee

Gail Kern Paster Reading Room

By day scholars gather in the Gail Kern Paster Reading Room to use the Folger’s world-renowned collection, but by night it can be the site for an unforgettable dinner or reception.

Capacities:
250 reception
200 dinner
100 reception and dinner

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Paster Reading Room, 2005 Renaissance Circles Dinner
Paster Reading Room, 2005 Renaissance Circles Dinner
Photo Credit: 
Tracey Attlee

Paster Reading Room, 2005 Renaissance Circles Dinner.

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Paster Reading Room, 2014 Gala
Paster Reading Room, 2014 Gala
Photo Credit: 
Jordan Silverman

Paster Reading Room, 2014 Folger Gala.

Founders’ Room

Originally designed as a private office for the Folger’s founders, the Founders’ Room is an intimate space perfect for small receptions and dinners.

Capacities:
50 reception
30 dinner

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Founders' Room, dinner
Founders' Room, dinner
Photo Credit: 
Julie Ainsworth

Founders' Room, set for dinner.

Board Room

Decorated in an English Regency style, the Board Room is suitable for small dinners, receptions, and meetings.

Capacities:
50 reception
40 dinner

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Board Room, dinner
Board Room, dinner
Photo Credit: 
Julie Ainsworth

Board Room, set for dinner.

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Elizabethan Theatre

Elizabethan Theatre

Photo Credit: 
Julie Ainsworth

Elizabethan Theatre

The Elizabethan Theatre is an ideal setting for lectures, musical recitals, and theatrical productions. Availability is dependent on the performance schedule.

Capacity:
250 seated