Categories: Education

A visit to Planet Word Museum

Planet Word Museum has become a favorite DC museum for our family. Planet Word will inspire and renew a love of words, language, and reading in people of all ages. Through unique, immersive learning experiences, they provide a space to explore words and language that is grounded in a solid understanding of language arts and science. You can read about the current exhibits here. See our sneak peek above which we also posted on Instagram. A few of our families favorite parts of the museum are the magical library, karaoke for one of my Bambinos, and the humor gallery for another Bambino. There is a 22-foot-tall wall of words called Where Do Words Come From? which dives into the story of the English language as well as the origin of many of the most commonly used words which I watched over and over.

At Planet Word, they strive to make the museum experience with 6 core values:

  • FUN
    Planet Word offers unique, participatory, changing, and innovative experiences with language and words.
  • PLAYFUL
    Planet Word engages participants in physical, social, and cognitive play to increase understanding of language.
  • UNEXPECTED
    Spontaneous learning takes place around every corner.
  • MOTIVATIONAL
    Planet Word builds confidence and encourages a lifelong interest in words and language.
  • MEANINGFUL
    Planet Word strives to have a measurable impact on literacy outcomes.
  • INCLUSIVE
    Planet Word strengthens community by celebrating and valuing all types of linguistic diversity.

Hours: Thursday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
(March 21 – April 17, Open Wednesday through Monday, 10:00am – 5:00pm)

Address: 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

General admission is free, with a suggested $15 donation to support the museum’s mission-driven programs, exhibits, and educational outreach. Reserve your passes here.

There is a gift shop on the first floor and Immigrant Food + in the basement. As of now all visitors ages 12+ must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to enter the museum, along with a photo ID for visitors 16 and over.on cards for anyone over age 12.

Books come to life in the magical library. Can you find the hidden door inside this library?
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