museology

noun

mu·​se·​ol·​o·​gy ˌmyü-zē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce museology (audio)
: the science or profession of museum organization and management
museological adjective
museologist noun

Word History

Etymology

museum + -logy

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of museology was in 1885

Dictionary Entries Near museology

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“Museology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/museology. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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