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 museum also does not shy away from presenting one of the state's most infamous racial killings, that of Emmett Till. ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 Why go to a museum when this charming home offers a unique slice of Charleston history? Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026 If there's one museum to visit in Madrid, this is it, but come prepared for lines, especially in late afternoon when entry is free for the final two hours of the day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 Edmond is filled with museums and parks; the college towns of Norman, Weatherford, Stillwater and more offer fall activities. Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for museum
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Noun
  • The galleries were suffused with the tang of iron and old cum.
    Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Daily itineraries, reviews, and photo galleries further help with the decision-making process.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As one of the world’s preeminent art museums, the Prado hosts rotating exhibitions that always draw acclaim.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This exhibition is included with garden admission.
    Kristine Sorensen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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