When I first told my child about a new museum that was all about words, she was not having any part of it. However, after a series of negotiations, she finally acquiesced. Upon arrival to Planet Word, we were greeted by a whimsical “Speaking Willow” tree installation. As you walk under the bell shaped speakers on each branch, the visitor is able to hear a different language coming out of each speaker. It gives a very cool melting pot vibe to those interacting with the tree.
Once you enter, you will have 3 floors worth of fantastic
exhibits to explore. This museum is great for kids of all ages as well as
adults. You can learn about the origin of words, how to compose lyrics to make
songs, start learning a new language and even practice giving famous speeches. The participant can then email
the speech that they recorded to themselves as a cool souvenir. Other fun
activities include exploring humor, creating your own advertisements using the
power of words, a library that has 3D elements, a virtual painting wall, and
even some wordplay signs to pose with for a picture. These are only a few of
the many areas that we loved exploring.
By the time we had to go, my daughter didn’t want to leave
and asked if we could come back again. The best part is that this museum is
free (with a suggested donation). Just make sure that you reserve your tickets online
ahead of time.
Website: https://planetwordmuseum.org/
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