Planet Word

A museum that's devoted to the written word in Washington, DC

One Saturday I decided to check out a group that I found on Meetup.com that was scheduled to meet in a local restaurant. I looked on Google Maps and found that the meeting place was close to Planet Word, a new museum that had opened in Washington, DC in recent years and I learned about through various posts on Facebook and Instagram.

I decided to go to the area a few hours early so I could check out Planet Word and I was glad I did. Planet Word is a museum that's devoted to the written word and it is loaded with all kinds of interactive exhibits that are suitable for all ages—including trying out karaoke or a word game. This place tends to be ignored by the out-of-towners because it's not located on the Mall where the tourists tend to go but I really recommend going there. My video shows what to expect if you go there.

This video has a total runtime of nearly three minutes and it was first uploaded online on January 25, 2023. Here are the two formats of my same video. Pick the one that suits you the best.

Horizontal video (for computer monitors and TV sets)

Vertical video (for smartphones and other mobile devices)

Visit the website for more information about Planet Word. Check out the Archives for more ideas on what off-beat places to visit in the Baltimore-DC area (and sometimes beyond).

I'll see you next time!