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
CNTraveler highlights how museums are removing artefacts from behind glass screens and curating hands-on, participatory visits where people touch and feel the exhibits.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The oh-so-soft knit is a blend of mohair and alpaca, which is warm and breathable enough to wear in chilly museums, on long train rides, or for romantic strolls along the Seine.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Here's a roundup of all sorts of events coming up, including winter fests; an array of performances; conventions, from cars to comics; museums and galleries; food and drink festivities; author visits; home and garden happenings; ways to get out into nature; and more.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Visit Black historical landmarks and museums Unlike younger kids, tweens might appreciate these important historical sites, which can be found all around the country.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Visit world-class museums, eat Sunday dinner at a pub or enjoy a play at the Globe.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Here are the parks and museums.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Fort Lauderdale offers a burgeoning food scene, several museums, 24 miles of beachfront, and gondola rides on the canals.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
As a result, many museums in the state of Illinois temporarily lost funding until the IMLS was reinstated last month.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The oh-so-soft knit is a blend of mohair and alpaca, which is warm and breathable enough to wear in chilly museums, on long train rides, or for romantic strolls along the Seine.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Here's a roundup of all sorts of events coming up, including winter fests; an array of performances; conventions, from cars to comics; museums and galleries; food and drink festivities; author visits; home and garden happenings; ways to get out into nature; and more.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Visit Black historical landmarks and museums Unlike younger kids, tweens might appreciate these important historical sites, which can be found all around the country.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Visit world-class museums, eat Sunday dinner at a pub or enjoy a play at the Globe.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Here are the parks and museums.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Fort Lauderdale offers a burgeoning food scene, several museums, 24 miles of beachfront, and gondola rides on the canals.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
As a result, many museums in the state of Illinois temporarily lost funding until the IMLS was reinstated last month.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for museums
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Residents can enjoy year-round access to live music, museums, art galleries, and a diverse lineup of performances and cultural events.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The neighborhood West Chelsea is New York’s chic and artsy locale—defined by its galleries, architecture, and steady flow of foot traffic along the High Line.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kelley Szany is senior vice president of education and exhibitions at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and co-chair of the Illinois Holocaust & Genocide Commission.—
Bernard Cherkasov,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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For her, that meant reassessing what she most valued, and stepping back from the near-constant rotation of museum and gallery exhibitions.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Museums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museums. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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