The National Museum of Language is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) museum dedicated to examining the history, impact, and art of language. As a non-profit, the museum is guided by its mission and is supported by members, donors, and volunteers.

Our Mission

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.

The Museum

The National Museum of Language, a small museum that explores the transformative powers of language, opened to the public May 3, 2008 after more than ten years in the making. A trailblazer in the field –– there are no more than three museums in the world with a similar focus –– the Museum examines the history, the impact, and the art of language. We are now completely virtual. See a tour of our virtual exhibits here:

The National Museum of Language has been developing, planning, and collecting since 1997. The Founders and Directors of the Museum are language professionals from government, academe, and the private sectors, as well as others interested in language.

• History
• Governance
• Advisory Council
• Press