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 It is helped by its proximity to Art Basel Paris, as many international collectors and museums are coming first to London and then go on to Paris. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The four-year program is designed to prep students for a myriad of fields — modern theme park design firms work not only on new attractions but readily contribute to museums, zoos, immersive marketing events and more. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 On July 4, a storm drove the fair’s guests into museums for shelter. — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026 Leslie Bluhm told ARTnews that Grynstztejn’s research on the state of gender imbalance at US art museums opened her family’s eyes to discrepancies that often go unnoticed in the field. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2026 Discovery Place is a nonprofit that operates multiple museums throughout the Charlotte region. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 It’s known for striking a balance between residential, retail and tourist sites, with museums, shops, restaurants and Arabic-style mansions all within walking distance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The restrictions could apply to places that travelers regularly visit — including beaches, parks, museums, shopping centers and public events, the press release said. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In 1952, Rebay retired, and Sweeney was appointed director of the still unfinished galleries.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Have any galleries dropped out of the fair because of what’s happening politically?

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of galleries

Noun

Chicago Art Fair, one of the city’s latest fine art exhibitions, will bring together nearly 50 galleries from across the globe, including eight from Chicago.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Proceeds from the evening support the museum’s exhibitions, educational opportunities and public screenings.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026