Booking and details
Sold OutDates Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 11:30am, 2pm & 4:30pm
Venue Founders' Room
Tickets $95 per person; $55 for children up to 13 years old
All prices include gratuity.
Tea is served! It’s a holiday treat for the whole family. We’re welcoming all ages to Afternoon Tea at the Folger the day after Christmas.
In the beautiful and historic setting of the Founders’ Room, sample a generous assortment of savory bites and sweet treats, paired with a selection of Harney & Sons tea.
The menu features refined takes on classic tea fare, including finger sandwiches, pastries, and baked goods, artfully arranged on tiered platters. A separate kids’ menu for children under 13 years old will also be available.
Reservations
Reservations must include a minimum of 2 people. Tables can seat up to 4 people, so please note that groups of more than 4 will be seated at separate, adjacent tables. Babies are welcome, but they must be included in your total reservation number. High chairs are available.
All sales are final.
We’re decked out for the holidays! Enjoy festive decor and check out these family-friendly activities during your visit as part of Frost Fair:
- Storytimes in the Reading Room at 11am, 1:15pm, and 3:30pm
- A printing press demonstration in the Shakespeare Exhibition Hall at 1:30pm
- Craft tables and coloring stations
About the Founders’ Room
Emily Jordan Folger, who founded the Folger Shakespeare Library with her husband, Henry, would serve tea to her guests in the Founders’ Room, originally designed as a reception suite for the couple to give them a private space when they visited the library.
The room’s beautiful stained glass windows, by Philadelphia designer Nicola D’Ascenzo, depict famous characters from Shakespeare’s plays. (D’Ascenzo also created the iconic “Seven Ages of Man” window in the Reading Room.)
