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 Disney hosted a panel on storytelling and cultural influence in Latin America, complemented by a museum-style exhibition and a student meet-and-greet. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025 The park is a restoration village interpreting the historic Arkansas town in the 19th century featuring daily tours of more than 15 historic sites and museums. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025 Jackson said museum leaders are trying everything, from strengthening their food options, to opening their buildings up to more events and activities for the public. Andrew Limbong, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025 Free tickets are at the museum’s ticket booth on Navy Pier with proof of service. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for museum
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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  • Centered upon the artwork of Holmes, the event is conceived as both an exhibition and a space for reflection.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The National Gallery of London is hosting the first major exhibition of 18th-century painter Joseph Wright, whose works captured the moral dilemma of scientific progress at the dawn of the industrial age.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025

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

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