Washington, DC

Lexicon Lane

A 60-minute themed puzzle case on Planet Word's third floor

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Unleash your inner Sherlock Holmes in Lexicon Lane, an immersive puzzle-solving challenge like no other on the museum's third floor. Reserve a themed puzzle case and uncover clues hidden among quirky shops and landmarks to solve the mysteries we've got in store for you. Great for solo sleuthing or team bonding, each case contains a set of themed word puzzles. With 60 minutes to decipher your set of word puzzles, riddles, and clues, can you crack the case before the time runs out? Lexicon Lane opened to the public on March 26, 2022.

Audience Role

Puzzler — decipher word puzzles, riddles, and clues hidden throughout the case

Ages: 13 +

Content Advisories

Use of lighting and sound effects

Interaction Advisories

No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

Event is wheelchair accessible
Contact us for accessibility needs
Extended standing
Extended walking
Some activities may not be accessible
Some areas may not be accessible

About Planet Word

Through unique, participatory learning experiences, Planet Word inspires a love of words and language and builds a community that delights in the extraordinary power of words — their creativity, fun, and beauty.