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Shakespeare’s Globe Research and Collections Centre

A purpose-built library and archive centre at Shakespeare’s Globe provides public access to Shakespeare research collections.[1][2]

Current position

The public reading room opened on 22 September 2026.

Benefits

The reading room gives visitors access to more than 6,000 books. The centre also includes a rare-book room, lecture theatre and climate-controlled archive.
Library and archive visits are free and require an appointment; temporary displays can be seen in the Weston Foyer.

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Latest developments

Heritage & Culture · 22 September 2026

Shakespeare’s Globe opens public Research and Collections Centre

The new centre gives visitors access to a dedicated Shakespeare library, rare books and performance archives. Its public reading room opened on 22 September; library and archive visits are free by appointment.

Sources

shakespearesglobe.com ↗
alliesandmorrison.com ↗
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