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
Roosevelt had helped support the museum in its early years and even donated some of his own collections.
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Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
In the works for more than two years, a proposal to erect a striking, $256 million waterfront museum that honors the United States Navy’s maritime special operations force will soon go before the government body that controls the site.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
These items provide a direct connection to the ordinary sailors who fought and died aboard the Dannebroge, not just the officers whose belongings typically survive in museum collections.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Edmond is filled with museums and parks; the college towns of Norman, Weatherford, Stillwater and more offer fall activities.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 30 Mar. 2026
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Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
In the works for more than two years, a proposal to erect a striking, $256 million waterfront museum that honors the United States Navy’s maritime special operations force will soon go before the government body that controls the site.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
These items provide a direct connection to the ordinary sailors who fought and died aboard the Dannebroge, not just the officers whose belongings typically survive in museum collections.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Edmond is filled with museums and parks; the college towns of Norman, Weatherford, Stillwater and more offer fall activities.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum
Noun
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Curators pop up in famous artists’ biographies all the time, usually as handmaidens to the creator’s genius, opening a door to a gallery here or supporting a grant application there.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Check out a photo gallery from last year's celebrations below.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Proceeds from the annual registration fee would help fund lowrider public exhibitions, cultural events and programs that preserve lowrider history.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Illinois’ march to the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis began in October with a 92-65 exhibition victory over Illinois State — which played Thursday night in the NIT semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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