Folger Shakespeare Library

Established by Henry Clay Folger and Emily Jordan Folger, the collection reaches well beyond printed folios into early modern manuscripts, rare books, and works of art. A major renovation of the building and grounds opened up public gardens and exhibition galleries alongside an oak-paneled reading room and Elizabethan-revival architectural details. The intimate on-site Elizabethan theatre keeps the venue active with plays, concerts, and public programs, accompanied by the Quill & Crumb café.