as in gallery
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 museum
The museum is showcasing the work of Hadid’s design studio, Zaha Hadid Designs, through August 2026.
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Cherkasov said this is the first time the museum has added to its collection of holographs.
—Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Occasionally, museums will work with benefactors to put up bids for their collections.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Smithsonian officials said the closure was necessary in order for the museum to prepare for the US’s 250th-anniversary celebration.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Sep. 2025
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Cherkasov said this is the first time the museum has added to its collection of holographs.
—Kelly Haramis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Occasionally, museums will work with benefactors to put up bids for their collections.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Smithsonian officials said the closure was necessary in order for the museum to prepare for the US’s 250th-anniversary celebration.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum
Noun
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This makes gallery rails or rods a great low-damage solution for rentals, historic homes, or for people that like to frequently change their decor.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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There is also a variety of things to do together when the kids aren’t in school—from biking along the Monon Trail to exploring the galleries and shops in the Carmel Arts & Design District.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Its exhibition in Japan follows its deployment in the Philippines last year, triggering criticisms from China and Russia.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 1909, the American Federation of Arts is a nonprofit organization that develops and circulates high-quality art exhibitions to museums across the country and abroad.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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