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
The museums said that visitors can get their free tickets on the same day as their visit by going to the ticketing counter.
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
But those documents, signed by George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and other American revolutionary leaders, will be making their way across the country and put on display for free at local museums.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
The documents will visit museums in each city, with the exhibit remaining slightly longer than two weeks at each location.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Beginning in 1975, Poilti Editore began publishing the annual Art Diary, a kind of white pages listing contact information for thousands of artists, photographers, critics, and cultural workers, as well as galleries, museums, and collectors.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Once the domain of museums and universities, dinosaur fossils have become increasingly popular investments.
—R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Irvi was their full-time caretaker, toting them by subway to museums, the aquarium, the zoo, and story time at the public libraries.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Very few dinosaurs re-enter the market after they are bought, with most permanently held in private collections or donated to museums.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Stretch your legs with a stroll by the river, explore the art galleries and museums, or participate in one of many outdoor activities.
—Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
But those documents, signed by George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and other American revolutionary leaders, will be making their way across the country and put on display for free at local museums.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
The documents will visit museums in each city, with the exhibit remaining slightly longer than two weeks at each location.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Beginning in 1975, Poilti Editore began publishing the annual Art Diary, a kind of white pages listing contact information for thousands of artists, photographers, critics, and cultural workers, as well as galleries, museums, and collectors.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Once the domain of museums and universities, dinosaur fossils have become increasingly popular investments.
—R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Irvi was their full-time caretaker, toting them by subway to museums, the aquarium, the zoo, and story time at the public libraries.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Very few dinosaurs re-enter the market after they are bought, with most permanently held in private collections or donated to museums.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Stretch your legs with a stroll by the river, explore the art galleries and museums, or participate in one of many outdoor activities.
—Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for museums
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Vaca cited the plans for art galleries and artist housing as a unique feature, and said the proposal for a dining plaza is another.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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History buffs can explore forts, museums, and historic homes, while art aficionados discover vibrant street murals, world-class collections, and intimate galleries tucked away in seaside towns.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The museum shuttered in 2007, with Palazzo Lucarini Contemporary taking over its space, while the Prague Biennale and attendant exhibitions ceased operations after its 2013 edition.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Mar. 2026
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Aiding in this nascent coming of automotive age for the region is ModaMiami, which now joins the Amelia Concours as one of the Sunshine State’s must-attend motoring exhibitions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Museums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museums. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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