Shakespeare Folio Draws Thousands

Over 5,200 people viewed the First Folio exhibit at the Tweed.

The Tweed Museum of Art welcomed 5,225 visitors from Oct. 4-26. They came to view the exhibit First Folio: The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare. Many of these attendees were first-time visitors to the Tweed.

Some attendance highlights from group visits and special events include:

Number of Groups Served: 38 

Breakdown of Group Visitors:
442 students <18 years old (high school)
362 students > 18 years old (college-age)
122 adults

First Folio Opening Reception on Oct. 6: 199 guests

Chancellor’s Private Folio Event on Oct. 7: 96 guests

Family Day with Professor Alison Aune on Oct. 15: 445 visitors

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