New on our site: French Jokes
The National Museum of Language honors and supports language acquisition, utilization and preservation, along with linguistic and cultural diversity. Through our outreach activities and online resources, we celebrate the magic and beauty of human communication. Three major themes govern presentations, exhibits and programs: Universal Aspects of Language, Language in Society, and Languages of the World.
See you at the Gaithersburg Book Festival!
The National Museum of Language honors and supports language acquisition, utilization and preservation, along with linguistic and cultural diversity. Through our outreach activities and online resources, we celebrate the magic and beauty of human communication. Three major themes govern presentations, exhibits and programs: Universal Aspects of Language, Language in Society, and Languages of the World.
The Power of Poetry: Resisting Injustice With Language

The National Museum of Language honors and supports language acquisition, utilization and preservation, along with linguistic and cultural diversity. Through our outreach activities and online resources, we celebrate the magic and beauty of human communication. Three major themes govern presentations, exhibits and programs: Universal Aspects of Language, Language in Society, and Languages of the World.
Welcome to the National Museum of Language
The National Museum of Language honors and supports language acquisition, utilization and preservation, along with linguistic and cultural diversity. Through our outreach activities and online resources, we celebrate the magic and beauty of human communication. Three major themes govern presentations, exhibits and programs: Universal Aspects of Language, Language in Society, and Languages of the World.
What Makes People Laugh
The National Museum of Language honors and supports language acquisition, utilization and preservation, along with linguistic and cultural diversity. Through our outreach activities and online resources, we celebrate the magic and beauty of human communication. Three major themes govern presentations, exhibits and programs: Universal Aspects of Language, Language in Society, and Languages of the World.
The Languages of Science
The National Museum of Language honors and supports language acquisition, utilization and preservation, along with linguistic and cultural diversity. Through our outreach activities and online resources, we celebrate the magic and beauty of human communication. Three major themes govern presentations, exhibits and programs: Universal Aspects of Language, Language in Society, and Languages of the World.
The Etymologies of 10 World Nations – The National Museum of Language
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Inaugural Meeting of the International Network of Language Museums
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About The National Museum of Language
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The Movable Museum – The National Museum of Language
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Philogelos: The First Joke Book
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A Lexicographer’s Lot: Interview with Orin Hargraves
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Interview with Dr. Elaine Gold, Director of the Canadian Language Museum
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