Thesaurus results for MUSEUMS

museums

noun

plural of museum

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 New laws passed in California and by Congress have prompted two new lawsuits from Jewish heirs or their representatives, seeking the return of artwork taken by the Nazis during World War II and now held by prominent museums. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 All three museums have major exhibitions opening in early October; whether these are imperiled remains to be seen. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Sep. 2026 The festivities featured live performances plus events in museums, libraries, bookstores, cafes/coffee shops, yogurt/ice cream shops and more. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 New parks, public spaces, museums, and cultural venues opened, along with stores and restaurants to rival those of any European capital. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 The opening of the education center comes at a time of uncertainty about how history is presented in national parks and museums. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 The ranking looked at things like museums, libraries, bookstores, and interest in intellectual activities. — James Ward, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 But his plans are turned upside down by a mysterious announcement signed by Lupin, that multiple museums are to be hit with simultaneous heists. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 Located within the historic Castle District, the area features cobbled streets, several museums, and the striking Matthias Church, which is known for its highly detailed, multi-colored interior décor. — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Within the five-story building, art is displayed across 35 galleries arranged by such themes as family, love, fantasy, work, play, community, childhood, adventure, and sports.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Krohn had come to New York in the 1970s from Portland, Oregon, and got work building installations for Soho galleries including Sperone and Marian Goodman.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of galleries

Noun

The historic home, a charming 1925 property, is open to visitors and houses rotating exhibitions.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
At Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there are also concerts, exhibitions, and practices open to visitors.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026