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
In 2017, 49 percent of Americans visited a library, but only 24 percent went to a museum.
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Philip Nel
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Visitors can sign up to take a tour guided by museum staff to learn about the building's unique architectural features and Kentucky's political history.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
Opened in 2020, the museum features interactive exhibits dedicated to the mythical sea creature.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Over the years, the lighthouse was used as a museum and a coffee shop, but erosion from the sea forced that to come to a halt.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 13 July 2025
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Philip Nel
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Visitors can sign up to take a tour guided by museum staff to learn about the building's unique architectural features and Kentucky's political history.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
Opened in 2020, the museum features interactive exhibits dedicated to the mythical sea creature.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Over the years, the lighthouse was used as a museum and a coffee shop, but erosion from the sea forced that to come to a halt.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum
Noun
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The first floor of the building is seating for the tea house, but the second floor is home to an event space and gallery.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Nearby is Camden, with its restaurants, shops, and galleries.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This exhibition game precedes the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, which takes place on Saturday.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Anyone who has caught Vuitton’s roving exhibitions dedicated to travel, Volez, Voyagez, Voguez, knows the extent of the maison’s dedication to the art of travel.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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