June 14, 2025 01:24 am (IST)
Postcard: Washington DC's Planet Word museum is ode to power of language and storytelling

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.

Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum dedicated to the power of language and storytelling. Housed in the historic Franklin School, the museum, which opened in October 2020, offers immersive exhibits, voice-activated displays, and engaging installations that bring words and communication to life. Must-See Exhibits are The Spoken Word, a voice-activated exhibit exploring how language shapes culture; The Library, a magical, interactive book-filled room where words come to life; Joking Around, a deep dive into the art of comedy and wordplay and Word Worlds, a sensory-driven storytelling experience. Photos by Sujoy Dhar/NITN.
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