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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of museum
The French luxury brand is helping to fund a three-year renovation program at the museum, and has supported exhibitions including the Caillebotte show, reflecting its broader ambition to position itself as a cultural entity.
—
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
From there, two of the thieves slinked up the ladder to smash a window that leads to the Galerie d’Apollon on the museum’s second floor.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
While the weather is chilly, pack a jacket to explore; alternatively, spend an afternoon inside one of the city’s top art museums, such as the Walker Art Center or the Minneapolis Institute of Art, which offers free admission.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Gem and mineral specimens of note A number of prominent museums around the world house highly valuable collections.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for museum
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
From there, two of the thieves slinked up the ladder to smash a window that leads to the Galerie d’Apollon on the museum’s second floor.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
While the weather is chilly, pack a jacket to explore; alternatively, spend an afternoon inside one of the city’s top art museums, such as the Walker Art Center or the Minneapolis Institute of Art, which offers free admission.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Gem and mineral specimens of note A number of prominent museums around the world house highly valuable collections.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for museum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum
Noun
-
This was in late July, in the plaque gallery at the Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
-
The 12 main galleries trace Egypt's history from prehistory through the Greco-Roman era, exploring themes of society, kingship and belief.—
Ayat Al-Tawy,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
In 2018, the Morgan Library & Museum was mounting a major Hujar exhibition, prompting Rosenkrantz to donate her transcript to the institution, which holds his collections.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
-
An exhibition game between Argentina and Puerto Rico, scheduled for October 13 at Soldier Field, was moved to Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share