museum

noun

myu̇-ˈzē-əm How to pronounce museum (audio)
Definition of museumnext
as in gallery
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed a trip to the Museum of Natural History

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Recent Examples of museum The eagerly anticipated new Los Angeles museum will welcome earthly visitors on September 22. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Those who love history will never grow bored in Georgetown, a place filled with museums and historical sites. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 The fragment, which was gifted to the museum in 1909 by the Egypt Exploration Fund, can be found in the Met in gallery 162. — News Desk, Artforum, 18 Aug. 2026 Related Articles Renato Schifani, the president of Sicily, has since confirmed that the museum’s video surveillance system and alarm were functioning properly, and guards were on site. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for museum
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  1. gallery
  2. exhibition
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  • Shakur’s family in the court gallery had been advised ahead of time that the graphic visuals were going to be shown and described.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Western Stories illustrating the myths of the American West, including wagon trains, shoot-outs, and frontier towns will have a gallery.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of gallery
Noun
  • The exhibition is an excellent excuse to visit Ciutadella with its warren of atmospheric streets, much as Son Ermità is the perfect excuse to visit, or return to, Menorca.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibition

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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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