When is Planet Word open?
Mon 10 AM–5 PM; Tue closed; Wed–Fri 10 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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MuseumBlagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District
Planet Word
- 4.82.5k reviews
- Closed now
Interactive museum of language in the historic Franklin School, with a word wall, karaoke and immersive galleries; free timed passes.
Quick answers
Planet Word in short
When is the best time to visit Planet Word?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Planet Word indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Planet Word good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Planet Word cost?
Entry is by donation.
Do you need to book Planet Word?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Planet Word?
About 2 hours.
Where is Planet Word?
925 13th Street Northwest Entrance on, K St NW, Washington, DC 20005.
Is Planet Word wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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Mostly clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 8am
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- 10am63°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Planet Word
- 2 Franklin Park · 2 min
- 3 Himalayan Doko · 2 min
- 4 Bobby Van's Grill · 3 min
- 5 Tatte Bakery & Cafe · 4 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 2.5k reviews
Known for
- Word wall
- Lexicon Lane
- Karaoke room
- Photo booth
What people say
- People like:
- Interactive exhibits, free admission, fun for all ages
Around Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowFranklin ParkPark · 2 min walk
Himalayan DokoIndian · 2 min walk
Bobby Van's GrillSteakhouse · 3 min walk
Tatte Bakery & CafeBakery · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.