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
Today the extensive gardens are dotted with contemporary art; an apt feature, given that Vence is a design hub teeming with galleries and modern art museums.
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Local guides, on-site museums and conservation programs (especially on Rapa Nui) add depth to what can otherwise feel like a quick photo stop.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
End your meal with a slice of Pie of the Day and a walk around one of the local museums nearby.
—Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Through these juxtapositions and serendipitous encounters, they are given agency to make their own connections, setting up a challenging tension and offering a new paradigm for museums.
—Time, 2 June 2026
His vintage garments have been part of fashion exhibitions in museums across the US, including recent shows at the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco and the SCAD Museum of Art.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
More than 350 residential buildings were damaged, among them schools and museums in Kyiv, including the Chornobyl Museum, which had recently been renovated ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Roughly 66% prefer to explore somewhere less discovered, 53% actively seek destinations where English isn’t the default and 58% find local markets and grocery stores more exciting than landmarks or museums.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Local guides, on-site museums and conservation programs (especially on Rapa Nui) add depth to what can otherwise feel like a quick photo stop.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
End your meal with a slice of Pie of the Day and a walk around one of the local museums nearby.
—Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Through these juxtapositions and serendipitous encounters, they are given agency to make their own connections, setting up a challenging tension and offering a new paradigm for museums.
—Time, 2 June 2026
His vintage garments have been part of fashion exhibitions in museums across the US, including recent shows at the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco and the SCAD Museum of Art.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
More than 350 residential buildings were damaged, among them schools and museums in Kyiv, including the Chornobyl Museum, which had recently been renovated ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Roughly 66% prefer to explore somewhere less discovered, 53% actively seek destinations where English isn’t the default and 58% find local markets and grocery stores more exciting than landmarks or museums.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for museums
Noun
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Grant's work has been displayed in galleries and museums across the United States, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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An oversized five-car garage with ample storage and a circular drive able to accommodate another four cars round out the offerings of this estate, located near dining, art galleries and the Montage Laguna Beach.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Culturally, populism spoke to a tension between the taste found in metropolitan centers and that of people in small towns across the country, pitting (for instance) classical opera and European masterwork exhibitions against folk traditions in art, dancing, and music.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Thanks to demand for continued access, the museum created a book and webpage for the temporary exhibit — a practice that’s since been extended to other temporary exhibitions at the museum.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Museums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museums. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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