Definition of museumnext
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 The Tsaritsyno ​Museum Reserve, a palace museum and park complex ‌south ⁠of Moscow, was temporarily closed on Saturday and access to the park is currently restricted, the RIA news agency ​reported, ​citing Russian ⁠law enforcement agencies. — Reuters, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026 That is a statement from every level of government in Central Florida that this museum belongs here. — Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 The museum isn’t located in downtown Houston or anywhere near the stadiums, the museum district, or typical attractions people visit in the city. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 After all, Kyoto is known for its historic preservation that isn’t confined to museums. — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for museum
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Noun
  • Readers can find a full detailed look at the upcoming release in the gallery below.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • View gallery - 6 images German engineering isn’t quite like anyone else’s.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • Included in the exhibition are four portraits of Roman emperors whose statues once stood at Boubon’s Sebasteion, a monumental display dedicated to the Roman imperial family, notes Tech Times.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The new collection will be presented in Paris during the menswear fashion week in January, alongside a broader cultural program encompassing an exhibition and music.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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