Located behind the main building of the Library of Congress, is the Folger Shakespeare Library. In a nutshell, the Folger's were wealthy collectors, who started the collection and museum. It is independent, ie: not a part of the Smithsonian. I had never been there until a couple of weeks ago. Admission is free, a voluntary donation of $15 is encouraged. The reading room, is open for non-researchers on weekends, I will be going back to see that.
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| One of the worlds largest collections of the original bound folios of the works of William Shakespeare |
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| A delightful Elizabethan Theater |
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| The restaurant and coffee shop, they now serve afternoon tea. |
The standards and quality of your museums and galleries never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteThe great museums were one of the reasons I wanted to live here.
DeleteAn amazing place. I’ve never been there.
ReplyDeleteIt was my first visit, I want to go back.
DeleteWhat a great museum; I love the folios and the Elizabethan theater. I don't remember seeing it last time I was in DC but that's been a while.
ReplyDeleteI had read about it, but not seen it until a couple of weeks ago.
DeleteAnother DC gem. You are blessed with so many fantastic museums within a short distance.
ReplyDeleteI need to remember to get out an enjoy the museums.
DeleteLooks incredible. I can't believe I've never heard of this place.
ReplyDeleteIt is compact, and nice.
DeleteSo cool! I'd love to go there too!
ReplyDeleteLet me know when you are coming this way.
DeleteI had to look up and see if he was Folger's Coffee - he was nephew of J. A. Folger, the founder of Folger Coffee.
ReplyDeleteGood to the last drop!
I wondered where the money came from.
DeleteI have to say that most Elizabethan theatres would have been more in the globe style
ReplyDeleteIt looked like it would be a comfortable space to see a performance, probably more modern and comfortable than authentic.
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