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 This shop, which features striking geometric styles, is attached to a museum that holds more than 2,500 objects—textiles, coins, daggers, and jewelry—collected by the owners’ late father. Gayatri Shah, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025 That donation covered a decade worth of admission to the museum, allowing patrons to visit for free. Sean Emery, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025 The organization, which is helmed by Olivia Walton (who is married to the grandson of Sam Walton), places museum-quality works in spots like restaurants, bars, parks, and even the airport. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025 The robot is seen helping an art curator remember details about every artwork present in the museum using its eidetic memory in the new video. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for museum
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  • This makes gallery rails or rods a great low-damage solution for rentals, historic homes, or for people that like to frequently change their decor.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
  • There is also a variety of things to do together when the kids aren’t in school—from biking along the Monon Trail to exploring the galleries and shops in the Carmel Arts & Design District.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • Its exhibition in Japan follows its deployment in the Philippines last year, triggering criticisms from China and Russia.
    Shane Croucher John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Founded in 1909, the American Federation of Arts is a nonprofit organization that develops and circulates high-quality art exhibitions to museums across the country and abroad.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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