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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View gallery - 3 images Walking in the rain with an umbrella is never a hands-free experience.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
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Evenings are low-key, whether that means gallery hopping near the historical Taos Plaza (don’t miss the Taos Artist Collective), savoring hatch chile–spiked New Mexican dishes at spots like La Cueva Café and Michael’s Kitchen, or unwinding at wine bars such as Corner Office and Barra Vino.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The first phase, which will be funded using the 2026 STAR bond issuance, will include 390,000 square-feet and 1,540 stalls of barn and exhibition space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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Of the other eight films in Variety’s selection, six are first solo feature debuts, reflecting Guadalajara’s status as a key platform for the exhibition and international promotion of new voices.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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