Museu do Alfabeto

Experiência fantástica: I can’t read, but the colors were cool

Experiência fantástica: A beautiful tribute to God through the trust and obedience of one man. A man that invited others to join in the journey and legacy that is Bible translation to the ends of the earth.

Experiência fantástica: What a cool place! I learned a lot about languages and really appreciate the work they’re doing to translate the Bible into local languages around the world. Was fun for me, my mother in law, wife, and 4 year old.

Experiência fantástica: This little museum is a gem. So interesting. My mother visited from out of state and we decided to drop by. Ended up spending four hours learning about languages. What a delightful surprise!

Experiência fantástica: Simply amazing. Who knew!?!

Experiência fantástica: This place is awesome. Fascinating.

Experiência fantástica: Very impressive museum. It is free but allows donations, truly very packed, very impressive and informative.

Experiência fantástica: A blessing in the true since of the word. Informative, inspiring, and fun.

Experiência fantástica: For me, (approaching age 70), the well thought out and highly descriptive exhibits were so much more impactful and fascinating than merely reading a book about the history of world languages. Speaking only for myself, it is quite a bit to try to absorb in one visit. I plan to return soon to undertake the remaining 50% of the museum where I stopped, as my brain reached maximum capacity for absorbing new information at one time!

Experiência fantástica: Great place to learn about other cultures.

Experiência fantástica: Free but appreciates donations. Self guided and way bigger than it looks from the outside. Had alphabets from all over the world and showed the history of languages. Had some interactive exhibits. 1st pic is my name in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Really enjoyed. Recommend!

Experiência fantástica: Very educational, free museum. Colorful interactive displays on the origins of written languages.

Experiência fantástica: A lovely history lesson about how written words/language came about all around the world. You can walk around and read the information for yourself or have a audio play while you walk. Highly recommend visiting!!

Experiência fantástica: Love seeing places like this. So important to have a history of our languages and Bible translations. We did a self guided tour with 7 kids (Ages Infant to 13). The "scavenger hunt bags" helped keep the kids engaged. I'd love to come back without kids and spend more time learning.

Experiência fantástica: Acervo demonstra com excelente primazia a jornada da evolução da comunicação e da escrita entre os povos, e como pessoas foram inspiradas ao longo da história a aprender e decifrar códigos e linguagens para traduzir e levar o conteúdo bíblico de um idioma/dialeto para outros.

Experiência fantástica: Fabulous history of the development of writing systems and alphabets!

Experiência fantástica: Great place and Emily did an awesome job! Very knowledgeable.

Experiência fantástica: There is so much to learn about alphabets around the world. I thought this museum was well worth the trip from Charlotte.

Experiência fantástica: This museum is very interesting. Learn about alphabets and cultures throughout the world with a bible undertone. The jaars organization works to translate the bible into all languages. What a great mission. The museum is great for kids of all ages. Suggest using the cell app to listen about exhibit.

Experiência fantástica: Amazing experience. Staff are so friendly and welcoming. So much to learn and see. It’s also a perfect little adventure for kiddos on a rainy day or really any day! Thank you for allowing us the grow and learn something new!

Experiência fantástica: A hidden gem! A very interesting museum.

Experiência fantástica: This museum is a hidden gem. Absolutely wonderful information on the history of the alphabet. The staff were so nice and offered more information. Must see!!!!

Experiência fantástica: Wonderful museum that focuses on language dispersion within a creation and biblical context. If you get the chance to attend a "Night at the Alphabet Museum" event, you will not be disappointed! It's a great opportunity to learn and interact with special guests!!

Experiência fantástica: a must visit! great display history of the origins of written language.I learned so much and will go back!! no fee but donation box . a great destination for well behaved school age children.

Experiência fantástica: I was at the Night at the Alphabet Museum, and if you've watched Night at the Museum, you'll have an idea of what it was like. During the day learn how different alphabets were created around the world.

Experiência fantástica: This place is incredible! Lots of information about language and alphabets from the beginning of recorded history. There was so much to see and learn that it’s impossible to take it all in on one visit. Will definitely be back to keep learning about the history of language and alphabets.

Experiência fantástica: The best one ever!

Experiência fantástica: Love this place

Experiência fantástica: The tour and information is amazing!

Experiência fantástica: A magnificent museum!

Experiência fantástica: Great museum with very interesting exhibits

Experiência fantástica: Wonderful museum, super educational! Great place to learn and grow and recognize that the world is bigger than our own lives.

Experiência fantástica: This was wonderful and informative. The volunteers are very sweet and helpful. They even have a treasure hunt for kids that kept it exciting for my 6 yr old.

Experiência fantástica: Wonderful place to spend the afternoon! The staff was very friendly and helpful, the museum is filled with interesting, unique and engaging stuff, perfect for kids and teens! Definitely would recommend giving this place a visit!

Experiência fantástica: A very cool exhibit that is great for kids and adults of all ages. The staff were very friendly, informative and helpful as we walked around. This place is educational but presented well and in an interesting manner. A great place for the curious.

Experiência fantástica: A magnificent museum!

Experiência fantástica: I took my grandchildren. We had fun!! They have informative and interactive displays on many different language groups!

Experiência fantástica: This place is Amazing... It has tons of information, the staff is wonderful and so friendly. The place is clean my boys and I felt so safe. It's a Great place for continuing education and you get to leave feeling alpt smarter. It just wowed us we will be back for sure.

Experiência fantástica: I'm sorry, but the last place I wanted to go was the museum of the alphabet. What a shock, I spent 2 hours to closing and ran out of time. A must see if you are near Waxham, North Carolina.

Experiência fantástica: Even though museum is closed right now because of pandemic the staff has been working hard preparing new exhibits and refreshing old ones. It looks great and I am looking forward to when it can re-open.

Experiência fantástica: Second time here and was better then the first time.

Experiência fantástica: So mitch to see! You could really spend all day here.

Experiência fantástica: Awesome museum that was very interesting and well done.

Experiência fantástica: Very comprehensive and professional exposure to language development--it's history, breadth, and interconnection. They also have a narrated audio tour via your cellphone, although I'd recommend earbuds unless you have the museum to yourselves. The audio tour and a minimal review of displays will take 90 minutes, a more comprehensive review could easily take 3 hours. There's certainly nothing inappropriate for children, but the material is detailed and complex, probably best for middle school and older. Recommended.

Experiência fantástica: This is an amazingly interesting and educational Museum. Helps visitors appreciate writing systems and learn about the needs of millions of people around the world for a written language and challenge them to reach minority language groups with Scripture in their own language. Was voted the Best Museum in Union County this year.

Experiência fantástica: Amazing hidden gem of a museum. Excellent story boarding and presentation of written language throughout time.

Experiência fantástica: Had a lovely day learning about the origin of different languages of the world. The museum is very well organized, has interactive audio tour for your smartphone and scavenger hunt for the kids. Very interesting and an educational afternoon. Will definitely be going back to learn more.

Experiência negativa: Website indicates museum is open. Drove 40 minutes just to find out it is CLOSED until mid April.

Experiência fantástica: Amazing hidden gem of a museum. Excellent story boarding and presentation of written language throughout time.

Experiência fantástica: Second time here and was better then the first time.

Experiência fantástica: Very nice museum. Recent renovation, definitely a place to visit and the volunteers are a plus. I love to have more time and listen their stories too.

Experiência fantástica: The only museum of it's kind. Fascinating.

Experiência fantástica: You get a chance to understand how important the work is to translate the Bible into all the languages of the world. There have been many obstacles to over come.

Experiência fantástica: I went to the Night at the Museum and it was fun to see living statues come to life and share stories of cross cultural workers or nationals in first person! The painting is ornate and beautiful throughout. Many scripts alphabets are included in their coverage. It's kinda crazy to see how shapes of letters changed over time, or that different alphabets include unique sounds that mine doesn't! It's exciting to see what they're doing with unwritten languages today!

Experiência fantástica: It informed me of the early missionary's and what they went through. I will visit again in a few months.

Experiência fantástica: Loved it. Awesome museum with a Kingdom focus

Experiência fantástica: Berry friendly staf and absolutely amazing,, and most of all informational

Experiência fantástica: Awesome people!!

Experiência fantástica: Learned a lot

Experiência positiva: Very informative!

Experiência fantástica: Educational, interesting place. So much in a little place.

Experiência fantástica: Very interesting history about languages. Worth the visit.

Experiência fantástica: You get a chance to understand how important the work is to translate the Bible into all the languages of the world. There have been many obstacles to over come.

Experiência fantástica: I highly recommend going to the night at the museum if you get chance. Very informative event.

Experiência fantástica: Elaborate exhibits, friendly staff, delightful informative presentations.

Experiência fantástica: How often do we think about the origin of alphabets? For most of us... never! But this world class museum starts with Sumerian cuneiform and takes us through the history and development of alphabets and writing systems across the globe. It even introduces modern day alphabet makers working among language groups with no written language. There are activities for kids, but this museum is a beautiful place for adults to take time.

Experiência fantástica: Good representation of the history of languages, as well as information about haow the gospel is being shared worldwide in creative ways.

Experiência fantástica: Interesting exhibit on the history of writing. They aren't preachy or trying to sell anything as well.

Experiência fantástica: I loved going to this museum it covers so much of the languages that we take for granted and the kinds were able to print there name in any language lots of cool learning, thank you staff.

Experiência fantástica: Wonderful museum. Can't wait to go back.

Experiência negativa: Boring

Experiência fantástica: Small but well done

Experiência fantástica: Excellently curated and educational.

Experiência fantástica: Amazing!

Experiência fantástica: Interesting place and very nice people.

Experiência fantástica: Wonderful museum for anyone interested in languages!

Experiência fantástica: There's a ton of information in this tiny building. I loved it.

Experiência positiva: This museum is informative and the individuals that work here seem genuinly invested.

Experiência positiva: It has a lot of good and interactive exhibits. It is funded by a Christian organization so that colors their interpretation.

Experiência positiva: Great place. However, it is definitely not for younger children. Lots of interesting information to read.

Experiência positiva: It was very calm and easy to look at displays, although when I went, I wasn't able to have a guide although they told me every group gets a guide.

Experiência fantástica: While not large, this is a fascinating museum for anyone interested in the history of languages, not just alphabets.

Experiência fantástica: So interesting! My kids enjoyed learning about the place where they spoke in whistles.

Experiência fantástica: This Museum may be small, but it is wall-to-wall packed with information! I could spend hours upon hours in here! The environment is very welcoming and family-friendly. This would be a great place to bring kids and teenagers alike. Also it is very interesting for the adults. The displays are very well put together. The tours are very well-managed. I would recommend this site to anyone who wants to do something fun for a day without paying a cent. Anyone interested in the Bible or missions work should also check out this location.

Experiência fantástica: Great tour!

Experiência fantástica: I was amazed by how much information was in such a small building. I would recomend it to anyone interested in history.

Experiência fantástica: As someone who almost got their degree in Linguistics, this is like an archaeological museum of the written word and was such an incredibly pleasant surprise! Honestly, the caliber of content was fantastic and on par with the type of museum you would expect to find in a big metropolis. They do an excellent job of densely populating the small space with great displays and exhibits, each dedicated to a specific theme that is either historically/geographically based. Even though there is a lot of information to absorb, they do a wonderful job of making each section flow into one another and making sure each one is respectively distinct and specifically informational. I love the little quiz boxes they have spaced around to test your knowledge of how well you've been paying attention! There are also great pamphletsto give greater contextual information for certain displays. The 10min intro film to the Museum of the Alphabet is a must! You learn about the museum's origins and purpose and it gives you an idea of what to expect on your tour. It is a Christian-based foundation/mission, but as someone who is agnostic, I did not feel it was overtly religious at all, which I appreciated. They incorporate various relevant religions into the history and importance of certain languages, as well, and do an excellent job of perspective. I spent over an hour exploring this place and was just wowed with the massive history of the written word and the work a lot of these people do to preserve many oral-only languages of indigenous peoples who do not have a written language from becoming extinct from anthropological history! It's incredible how alphabets are still being created today. The Alphabet Tree at the entrance is so intricate and informative and traces back each language group to their origins, like ancestral genetics of languages; I was really fascinated by this one! Definitely worth checking out if you are in or near Waxhaw. It's also a great little quicktrip at 40mins or less drive from Charlotte and close enough to downtown Waxhaw to shop, eat, drink before or after. If you are a nerd (like me) and/or have an interest in linguistics, you will instantly be in heaven here. If you are just mildly curious, you will leave with a newfound and deep-seated appreciation for the written word! The staff here are great and super helpful, especially if you have any questions or need better/more in depth explanations for all or any of the exhibits. There is no admission charge, but a donation is highly encouraged with a jar by the registration logbook. Even if you donate just $5, you will easily get more than your money's worth.

Experiência fantástica: Great place! What an educational place to visit. I'm blown away by the work going on to further God's Kingdom here!!! A must see!!

Experiência fantástica: Small country museum but fascinating for anyone with a linguistic interest. Traces the origins of all languages. Excellent displays. So well curated. And information overload. Will take more than one visit to absorb.

Experiência fantástica: Splendid presentation of how cultures through history developed ways to write their language.

Experiência fantástica: Great museum! The museum is very informative about a number of different written languages and how they were developed. There is so much information in the museum, and the staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. You will learn a lot visiting here. I definitely want to revisit the museum.

Experiência positiva: Really? A waste of time & money. Not that interesting.

Experiência fantástica: Great place to visit and learn the history of JAARS.

Experiência fantástica: Very neat! Kids enjoyed the heiroglyphics

Experiência fantástica: Wonderful experience and very informative.

Experiência fantástica: So loved walking through this place

Experiência fantástica: Very interesting. Nice guided tour.

Experiência fantástica: Very interesting I enjoyed it very much staff was very knowledgeable

Experiência positiva: An absurd museum.. if your in the area you should pay it a visit.. extremely dense in the information describing the concepts of the written word

Experiência fantástica: Splendid presentation of how cultures through history developed ways to write their language.