as in galleries
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 museums
Some food-safety inspections were temporarily suspended, trash piled up in national parks, federal landmarks and museums closed, and some airports shuttered checkpoints due to fewer Transportation Security Administration officers to screen passengers.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
During this hiatus, the actress travelled across Europe, visiting cities like Paris and frequenting tourist sites such as museums.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The late Sergio Loro Piana and his brother Pier Luigi Loro Piana frequently visited New York and were inspired by its galleries, museums, stores and vibrant streets.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Here are free admission days at Milwaukee's museums and zoo.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
To date, the Fund has raised nearly $200 million and supported more than 378 preservation projects nationwide, including churches, museums, homes, and architectural landmarks significant to the Black experience.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
To that end, the organization works in partnership with archives, film libraries, museums and studios to restore works and develop access strategies through programming in festivals, cinematheques and educational institutions around the world.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Then again, it’s best known for its passionate sports fans or its world-class museums.
—Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo will close to the public starting Sunday if the federal government shutdown continues, another visible sign of how the budget impasse in Congress is beginning to ripple across everyday life.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
During this hiatus, the actress travelled across Europe, visiting cities like Paris and frequenting tourist sites such as museums.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The late Sergio Loro Piana and his brother Pier Luigi Loro Piana frequently visited New York and were inspired by its galleries, museums, stores and vibrant streets.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Here are free admission days at Milwaukee's museums and zoo.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
To date, the Fund has raised nearly $200 million and supported more than 378 preservation projects nationwide, including churches, museums, homes, and architectural landmarks significant to the Black experience.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
To that end, the organization works in partnership with archives, film libraries, museums and studios to restore works and develop access strategies through programming in festivals, cinematheques and educational institutions around the world.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Then again, it’s best known for its passionate sports fans or its world-class museums.
—Regan Stephens, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo will close to the public starting Sunday if the federal government shutdown continues, another visible sign of how the budget impasse in Congress is beginning to ripple across everyday life.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for museums
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Visitors can explore numerous art galleries at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village and the Sedona Arts Center.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Known for its downtown art galleries and studios, the town of 4,770 residents is 10 miles north of Asheville and 134 miles northwest of Charlotte.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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This is also a great time to marvel at other examples of the city’s architecture, like the Catedral de Mallorca, a cathedral towering over the city skyline and the Llotja de Palma, a 15th-century Gothic guildhall that frequently hosts art exhibitions.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships support student exchanges, cross-border workshops and exhibitions, embedding the program in a global education ecosystem and exposing participants to multiple markets and design cultures, Kim noted.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Museums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museums. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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