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
Easily walkable, museums, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, a thriving farmers market and a variety of shops are all located in the half-square-mile historic district.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
With a home base in SoHo– an ever-evolving art-world with galleries, studios, and museums, hip metropolitan green spaces such as the High Line, Washington and Union Squares, and designer shops and hubs are all at your fingertips.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
In a profile published in Nikkei Asia days before his death, Willie reminisced about finding refuge from the cold London winters in the city’s free art museums.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
The Port Authority board’s development committee discussed Flint Residential’s proposal to build new apartments on a vacant lot at 46th and Walnut streets, near the art museums and the Country Club Plaza.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
When temperatures climb, there’s always the option to cool off inside the city's many museums, cocktail bars, and restaurants.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Council members said the deal helps restore public trust by setting trash fees closer to what voters were initially told to expect and by eliminating a revenue experiment hated by Balboa Park museums and visitors.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Like other Chicago museums, the Obama Presidential Center Museum also has free days on Tuesdays for Illinois residents.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 9 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
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
With a home base in SoHo– an ever-evolving art-world with galleries, studios, and museums, hip metropolitan green spaces such as the High Line, Washington and Union Squares, and designer shops and hubs are all at your fingertips.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
In a profile published in Nikkei Asia days before his death, Willie reminisced about finding refuge from the cold London winters in the city’s free art museums.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
The Port Authority board’s development committee discussed Flint Residential’s proposal to build new apartments on a vacant lot at 46th and Walnut streets, near the art museums and the Country Club Plaza.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
When temperatures climb, there’s always the option to cool off inside the city's many museums, cocktail bars, and restaurants.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Council members said the deal helps restore public trust by setting trash fees closer to what voters were initially told to expect and by eliminating a revenue experiment hated by Balboa Park museums and visitors.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Like other Chicago museums, the Obama Presidential Center Museum also has free days on Tuesdays for Illinois residents.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 9 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
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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Here is a list of must-see exhibitions.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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Visitors can expect a radically different experience from previous exhibitions, with a new route and a unique showcasing of global talent.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Museums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museums. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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