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 Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, American producer Gale Anne Hurd and British showman John Gore have been elected to the board of trustees of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the museum announced on Tuesday. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 The findings build on concerns raised earlier this year by the National Audit Office, which warned that museums could not rely indefinitely on cost-cutting and commercial income to offset years of financial pressure. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 The museum’s involvement with the park ended five years ago, a spokeswoman said. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Delaney has not only been busy setting up the exhibit on the museum grounds, but also entered an outfit in this year’s San Diego County Fair. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for museum
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  • Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • Its historic, walkable Sonoma Plaza, an hour north of San Francisco, offers diverse dining, galleries, and events.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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  • The institution has grown into one of the region’s premier history museums, featuring historic homes, gardens, archives and exhibitions.
    Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • The exhibition also included a retrospective display of eight landmark creations released over the brand’s three decades, highlighting the evolution of Roberto Coin's design language.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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