Planet Word’s 6th Anniversary Community Day

Planet Word’s 6th Anniversary Community Day celebrates six years of the museum with exhibit experiences, behind-the-scenes presentations, interactive activities, games, and treats. Visitors can explore the building through a self-guided audio tour, join a museum-wide scavenger hunt, play word games, and browse the Planet Word swag table for keepsakes and a tasty treat.

Participants in the Book Busters Reading Challenge can gather in a dedicated lounge for special activities, receive a complimentary button, meet fellow readers, and enter a raffle.

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Showtimes: The event runs from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Venue: Planet Word Museum, 925 13th St. NW, with entrance on K Street

Museum-Wide Activities: From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors can take a self-guided Building History & Architecture audio tour through Bloomberg Connects, complete a museum-wide scavenger hunt, and play word-based table games in Classroom A on the second floor.

Curator Talk: From 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., a “What’s New in the Library” pop-up talk in the Library on the second floor will highlight recent additions to Planet Word’s library collection.

Tech Talk: From 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in The Spoken World on the third floor, a member of the tech team will share behind-the-scenes museum facts and offer a Globe Raising experience.

Book Busters Lounge: Starting at 1:00 p.m., Book Busters Reading Challenge participants can visit Classroom B on the second floor for special activities, a free button, and an opportunity to connect with other participants.

Book Busters Raffle: The raffle drawing takes place at 2:00 p.m. Everyone who completes the Book Busters Reading Challenge is automatically entered.

Accessibility: For questions or concerns about accessibility needs, contact [email protected].