I don't remember your name, I dont know if you still work there even or if you'd remember me, I don't know if you'll ever even see this but I want you to know that 8 year later I still remember your kindness. I still remember you giving us a tour of the place when you didn't have to. I remember that part of my trip more vividly than any other because I was just a 19 year old girl who had been obsessed with Shakespeare since she was 12 and the only thing I really wanted to do on my trip was see this library. And because of you I did and I will never forget that.
4) The Reading Room for the scholars is beautiful. You can't go in or take photos except for Saturdays at noon. Well worth it.
For years, I've walked by Folger Shakespeare Library admiring its impressive Greek style building, but never thinking to go in. This past week, I rectified that and went on a tour of their exhibit. It's very small, but well worth the 30-60 minutes spent. Here's why:
This is probably going to be the most random review I've ever written but I want to share this story. I visited 8 years ago when I was 19. I was on a trip with my family and I was dying to go here. My dad walked the very long walk with me to the library. This was before everyone had smart phones so we used a paper map to find our way there. We got there at 4:58, no idea that it closed at 5. I remember feeling so crushed when we were told by a staff member they were closing and I think she could tell because she gave me and my dad a quick tour of the place.
Polite and informative staff. Cool place to learn a little about Shakespeare.
1) The staff are very friendly! Someone will show you around and then you're free to explore as you wish.
3) The art is impressive. It's mainly very old art, but there is one beautiful modern art piece of Shakespeare.
I had the best time there I have to play dress up and takes pictures total and bass my kids but it was worth it what side of the building is absolutely gorgeous the toys start at 11 but one and I believe again at 3 so next time I go I'll definitely take a shower because you're kind of limited to what you can see walking around by yourself
2) It's very kid friendly. There are coloring books, an interactive exhibit, kids' books, and even a place to play dress up. Kids will love it!
If you have a spare hour, definitely stop by Folger Shakespeare Library/Theater! It's a hidden gem of DC!
5) There's a theater in the back modeled after The Globe in London and holds regular shows.
I visited the Painting Shakespeare exhibition and got to view the theatre. There were fun props where you could reenact scenes. Really nice place to stop by. Staff was friendly.
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