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Folger Theatre has reopened its doors, with the rest of the building to follow on June 21. Learn about the building renovation and start planning your visit.
Discover Shakespeare’s stories and the world that shaped them. Deepen your understanding of his works and their cultural influence.
Bring Shakespeare’s work to life in the classroom. Find teaching resources and opportunities.
Dive deep into the world’s largest Shakespeare collection and access primary sources from the early modern period.
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Thomas Sully. Portrait of Shakespeare. Oil on canvas, 1864. Folger Shakespeare Library.
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