Main Entry: mu·se·um

Pronunciation: \myu̇-ˈzē-əm\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin Museum place for learned occupation, from Greek Mouseion, from neuter of Mouseios of the Muses, from Mousa

Date: 1672

: an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value; also : a place where objects are exhibited