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Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse first built in 1599, where Shakespeare worked and for which he wrote many of his greatest plays. The reconstructed Globe opened in 1997.

Exhibition & Theatre Tour
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour is the world's largest visitor experience devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Based under the Globe Theatre, the engaging and informative Exhibition explores the remarkable story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive displays and live demonstrations. Find out about extravagant Elizabethan costumes, musical instruments and how they were used. A visit to the Exhibition includes a 30-minute guided tour of the Globe Theatre. Our expert guide-storytellers provide fascinating tours of the auditorium, vividly recreating colourful stories of the 1599 Globe and the reconstruction process in the 1990s and how the ‘wooden O’ works today as an imaginative and experimental space.

Rose Tour
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587, 12 years before Shakespeare’s original Globe. Shakespeare probably worked at The Rose as an actor, and he staged his early plays there. The Rose is the only Elizabethan playhouse that has been excavated on a large scale by archaeologists in 1989. The guided tour of the archaeological site of the Rose Theatre includes a walking tour along Bankside, highlighting the interesting historical landmarks along the way.

Optional extras!
Before or after your visit, why not indulge in Afternoon Tea or a delicious two course lunch, served at The Swan restaurant in the Globe? (Both options include entry to The Shakespeare Globe Exhibition.)

• Afternoon Tea: Admire the lovely view of the River Thames while savouring a delicious English afternoon tea where sandwiches, cakes and scones will be served.
  Click here for sample menu

• Two Course Lunch: Enjoy a delicious two course lunch, made with fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers, foragers and markets, whilst seated in the beautiful setting of The Swan restaurant.
  Click here for sample menu

Opening Times

Daily

1st January - 22nd April and early October - 31st December (Out of Season)
10:00am - 5.00pm - Exhibition and Globe Theatre Tour*

*Rose Tour starts 1st March

23rd April - 2 October (Theatre Season)
Monday:
9.00am - 5.00pm - Exhibition and Globe Theatre Tour
Tuesday - Saturday:
9.00am - 12.30pm - Exhibition and Globe Theatre Tour
1.00pm - 5.00pm - Exhibition and Rose Tour
Sunday:
9.00am - 11.30am - Exhibition and Globe Theatre Tour
12.00pm - 5.00pm - Exhibition and Rose Tour

Exceptions:
24th & 25th December: Closed
26th December: Exhibition opens 1 hour late.
31st December: Exhibition and Globe Theatre Tour will close at 3.00pm
1st, 2nd & 3rd January: Globe Theatre Tour will operate from 10.30am to 2.30pm
7th to 9th March: Rose tour is not running

Click here to view a detailed schedule

Tea and Lunch at the Swan:
Afternoon tea from 2pm to 5pm. (Please arrive no later than 3.30pm)
Lunch is available Monday to Saturday 12 noon to 2.30pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm.