museum
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Definition of museum
: an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value American Museum of Natural History also : a place where objects are exhibited an art museum
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The Clark’s first video installation features six animations, including one inspired by birch trees on the museum’s campus. — BostonGlobe.com, "The week ahead: music, theater, art, and more," 13 July 2018 The letter, which includes a leather clamshell case, is likely to be sold to a museum or private collector who will know how to properly preserve it, Livingston said. — Mark Pratt, Fox News, "Martin Luther letter critical of Jews is up for auction," 10 July 2018 Walked around the museum, came back and stared some more. — Anne Dunlap, OrlandoSentinel.com, "How I became a fan of contemporary art," 10 July 2018 After realizing not much was known about one of the world's most elegant socialites in her own hometown, Rogers got busy contacting museums and collectors to bring 50 of Bismarck's most admired ensembles to her home state. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "'Must-see' museum exhibit is in Louisville — and it features 'royalty'," 9 July 2018 The museum did not comment on the case, citing its respect for privacy in personnel matters. — Kristen Bellstrom, Fortune, "Helen Rodriguez Trias, Patricia Okoumou, New Voices: Broadsheet July 9th," 9 July 2018 The museum is in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Grayton Beach State Park located in South Walton, Florida. — Kayla Fitzgerald, sacbee, "Take a deep dive into this Underwater Art Museum that opened this summer," 13 July 2018 The program is partially funded by Naperville’s Special Events Cultural Amenities Fund, and the museum is looking for funding to expand it throughout the year. — Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, "Naperville News Digest," 13 July 2018 Admission to the museum is free, with donations welcome. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 11 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'museum.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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The first known use of museum was circa 1660
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museum
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English Language Learners Definition of museum
: a building in which interesting and valuable things (such as paintings and sculptures or scientific or historical objects) are collected and shown to the public
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Kids Definition of museum
: a building in which objects of interest or value are displayed an art museum a museum of science
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