[SOLD OUT] Behind the Bookcase | Oscar Wilde: Shadows Beneath the Spotlight | In-Person

Registration Admission for this tour is $40. Members receive exclusive discounts on our programs and courses. Not a member? Learn more. Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email [email protected]. This program is for those 18 and older. To promote access to onsite and virtual Rosenbach experiences, we offer scholarships for each Signature Program. To inquire, email Associate Curator and Manager of Public Programs Bryn Michelson-Ziegler at [email protected]. This program is now sold out. If you are still interested in joining the waitlist, please email [email protected]. Description In honor of Oscar Wilde’s birthday, we gather to honor his dazzling legacy by uncovering how he navigated a complex world where his wit and genius were both celebrated and fiercely condemned. By exploring personal letters and rare first editions, we’ll gain insight into the challenges Wilde faced as a brilliant and controversial voice in Victorian society, caught between acclaim and persecution. We will also draw parallels between Wilde’s public life and that of today’s influencers and celebrities whose careers often rise as quickly as they fall in the court of public opinion. Sponsors Fall 2026 Behind the Bookcase tours are generously sponsored by Roberta and Joel Porter. Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours at The Rosenbach Behind the Bookcase: Hands-on Tours offer unparalleled access to see, and even touch, rare and important items not usually on view to the public. Each program is dedicated to a different author, theme, or topic and grants a truly hands-on experience with materials in The Rosenbach’s inspiring collection. See all upcoming tours here. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended.