museum housed the Allen Walker Read Library (collection of books from a noted American etymologist and lexicographer) as well as the Ann Kietzman collection of international children's books in foreign languages. The museum also taught classes on occasion. Among its programs were the creation of a speaker's series (renamed the Amelia C. Murdoch Speaker Series after the NML founder), which featured experts in various areas related to language use and history. The Museum also offered grade school programs, and ran a summer language camp. When the museum went virtual, it maintained the speaker series and the summer camp. It still maintains its book collections and displays its flag at museum events. Funding The NML is operated by a largely all-volunteer staff. The majority of its funding comes from donations, membership fees, and occasional government grants. References External links National Museum of Language Facebook - National Museum of Language Wiki - National Museum of Language Pinterest - National Museum of Language LibraryThing - National Museum of Language Prince George's County Tourism website Museums in Prince George's County, Maryland Museums established in 2008 Literary museums in the United States Society museums in the United States College Park, Maryland 2008 establishments in Maryland Language museums Virtual museums