Play with language in a museum made for curious minds.
The plan
Choose a museum where language becomes something to play with. Planet Word is a good indoor option for curious families or adults who enjoy words, sound and puzzles. Give the exhibits time: this is an outing to participate in together, rather than a room-by-room race through a conventional collection.
Weekend hours and arrival
For this weekend, Friday hours are 10am–5pm and Saturday–Sunday hours are 10am–6pm. The last available entrance is one hour before closing. The address is 925 13th Street NW, with the visitor entrance on K Street. Allow time to find that entrance rather than only the building’s corner.
What is free and what is extra
General admission is free, with a suggested $15 donation supporting the museum’s work. Lexicon Lane is a separate add-on: the museum lists $50 per puzzle case and suggests up to four participants. Decide whether you want the standard exhibits, the additional puzzle experience or both before choosing your reservation.
Make a plan that leaves room
The museum closes on Tuesdays, but the full November 6–8 weekend follows its published Friday and weekend schedule. The free Bloomberg Connects guide can help you explore further. Our suggestion is to keep one main museum appointment, then decide on food nearby afterward rather than booking another timed attraction too tightly.
Before you go
Reserve admission passes for the day and time you want. General admission and the paid Lexicon Lane puzzle experience are different bookings; do not assume a museum pass includes a puzzle case.