Planet Word

Planet Word is a language arts museum that opened in Washington, DC, in October 2020. It is described as "the museum where language comes to life" and features interactive exhibits dedicated to topics such as the history of the English language, how children learn words, languages around the world, humor, poetry, and how music and advertising use words. It is located in the historic Franklin School building, designed by Adolf Cluss, located on Franklin Square at 13th and K Street.

The museum was created by Ann B. Friedman, a philanthropist and former reading teacher who is married to New York Times opinion columnist Thomas L. Friedman.

Initial building renovation began in 2017, and in 2018, work on the project was stopped after it was discovered that DC and US federal preservation rules were violated in the demolition of the building's interior. A "minimal" fine was paid, work on the project continued, and the museum opened on October 22, 2020.

Each exhibit focuses on a different aspect of spoken and/or signed language, with an emphasis on allowing visitors to speak or sign, manipulate, and interact with concepts. This ranges from an elaborate interactive room-sized globe to playful poetry written on bathroom walls.