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Planet Word is designed to educate visitors about language, with exhibits focusing on words that are spoken, sung, and written. The museum covers an area of 15,544 square meters.2and is located within the historic Franklin High School in the heart of Washington, D.C.
The Planet Word Museum is located on Franklin School in Washington, D.C.
The museum has 11 galleries offering completely different experiences. One of these galleries will allow visitors to paint with letters, using a small brush to adjust the virtual scene.
Another room has a Word Wall that is over 6.5 meters tall.2It contains over 1,000 words. Once activated by voice command, the letters light up and tell you the story of how they were introduced into the English language. Even less educationally, there's karaoke – giving visitors the chance to reenact famous speeches from legends like John F. Kennedy or Martin Luther King.
Planet Word will also host interesting and informative exhibitions, promising to attract those who love different languages. In the main hall, you'll have the opportunity to interact with 31 language ambassadors, who combine spoken and sign languages from around the world – including Zulu, Navajo, Amharic, and Iranian sign languages. Ambassadors like Mariko, Kainoa, Sebi, and Cesar will teach and introduce you to their languages through fun activities and games related to sports, music, and more.
In particular, the museum will present a unique sound sculpture to welcome future visitors to Planet Word: a 6-meter-tall willow tree that "whispers," designed by artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. They named this masterpiece the Speaking Willow – a name that already hints at what to expect at Planet Word. As you walk beneath its branches, you will hear whispers from one of its 500 branches. Each branch holds an audio recording of a distinct language.
Speaking Willow
In addition to 11 exhibition rooms, the Planet Word Museum also has an auditorium, several classrooms, a restaurant, and a gift shop. All visitors can register for free classes. You can learn more about this "planet" through...Planet Word's official websiteor the video below.
