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
There are powerful stories at the MIT museum for those who are curious enough to access them.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Get insights into theater, music, movies, art and museums in the Queen City with our weekly Inside Charlotte Arts newsletter.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Now in its 61st year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases 100 of the world's best nature photographs at the museum and crowns a series of shooters in a variety of categories, as well as awarding one Grand Title and one Young Grand Title.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Others may choose to loan it to a museum or university archive, preserving the car not just as an object of beauty, but as a shared cultural artifact.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Get insights into theater, music, movies, art and museums in the Queen City with our weekly Inside Charlotte Arts newsletter.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Now in its 61st year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases 100 of the world's best nature photographs at the museum and crowns a series of shooters in a variety of categories, as well as awarding one Grand Title and one Young Grand Title.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
Others may choose to loan it to a museum or university archive, preserving the car not just as an object of beauty, but as a shared cultural artifact.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum
Noun
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Every month, the neighborhood gets activated and the galleries, event spaces and restaurants come alive.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Check out the photo gallery ahead for a look at every can't-miss outfit from the week.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When asked about giving fans a public opportunity to peek into Carrie's enviable closet, the Sex and the City star, 60, revealed during a recent Q&A, hosted by Threads, that an exhibition would definitely be possible, as the show has retained much of her character's wardrobe.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Dunn pointed out gleaming replicas of these artifacts, on display in the exhibition, alongside surfboards illustrating the evolution of the spot throughout history.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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