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 initial reaction in Balboa Park was a noticeable reduction in attendance at most areas — and a loss of revenue at museums and restaurants.
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Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
YouTube continues to be an important platform for arts and culture, with original content from museums and galleries often outperforming streaming services.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Three Pittsburgh-area museums have been voted best in the nation.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Here’s how Ohio’s top museums ranked.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
Two Chicago-area collegiate museums are using photography this season to explore how images shape cultural memory.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The city is often dubbed the cultural capital of Switzerland, home to the highest concentration of museums in the country.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In South Dallas, art isn’t only found in museums, but on the walls of a neighborhood looking to revitalize.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
His work has toured museums such as the Tate Gallery in London and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
YouTube continues to be an important platform for arts and culture, with original content from museums and galleries often outperforming streaming services.
—Gareth Harris, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Three Pittsburgh-area museums have been voted best in the nation.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Here’s how Ohio’s top museums ranked.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
Two Chicago-area collegiate museums are using photography this season to explore how images shape cultural memory.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The city is often dubbed the cultural capital of Switzerland, home to the highest concentration of museums in the country.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In South Dallas, art isn’t only found in museums, but on the walls of a neighborhood looking to revitalize.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
His work has toured museums such as the Tate Gallery in London and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for museums
Noun
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Frankfurt's 40-plus galleries—Frankfurter Kunstverein and Portikus, to name a couple—have been turning heads in the art world.—
Diana Hubbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Think museums with marble floors, historic buildings, and hours spent wandering galleries.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While the Block Museum’s exhibitions look outward, the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s anniversary show looks inward.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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There will also be a series of booth exhibitions presented by cultural, global and educational organizations.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Museums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museums. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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