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
Rotterdam’s museum square, with the new Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen at its heart, is just a five-minute walk away.
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Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The city's excellent museums include the Durham Museum, with exhibits on history and science, and the Joslyn Art Museum, which wows with gorgeous Art Deco architecture.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Saldaña was joined at the museum by her three sons, twins Cy and Bowie born in 2015, and Zen born in 2017.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Francisco’s work was on display in the museum’s galleries for several months this fall.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The city's excellent museums include the Durham Museum, with exhibits on history and science, and the Joslyn Art Museum, which wows with gorgeous Art Deco architecture.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Saldaña was joined at the museum by her three sons, twins Cy and Bowie born in 2015, and Zen born in 2017.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Francisco’s work was on display in the museum’s galleries for several months this fall.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum
Noun
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Expect temporary galleries, museum exhibitions, and rooftop events that blend contemporary art with fine dining and city views.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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His work has come into sharper focus recently, with an exhibition last spring at the Palais Galliera, in Paris, and another recent show at the Pace gallery, in New York.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Look for exhibitions that showcase different representations of beauty.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Philadelphia, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, will host a Red, White & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade on July 2, two new galleries at the National Constitution Center, an expansive exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and a World Cup match on Independence Day.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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