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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of museums
Details on other museums can be found on their websites.
—
Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Some newer museums on the come-up are doing impressive numbers already, the report found.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Our museums are being told to whitewash American history of any unpleasant or inconvenient facts, like the full history of the brutality of slavery.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums — ensuring these deep-sea discoveries are preserved for scientists and curious minds alike.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Use the next four weeks to enjoy art exhibits, galleries, museums and concerts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Downtown New York is at your fingertips, with Wall Street, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, Little Italy and Chelsea nearby, and galleries, museums, and world-class restaurants all within walking distance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Look into family passes for museums, parks, and transit.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Some newer museums on the come-up are doing impressive numbers already, the report found.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Our museums are being told to whitewash American history of any unpleasant or inconvenient facts, like the full history of the brutality of slavery.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums — ensuring these deep-sea discoveries are preserved for scientists and curious minds alike.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Use the next four weeks to enjoy art exhibits, galleries, museums and concerts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Downtown New York is at your fingertips, with Wall Street, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, Little Italy and Chelsea nearby, and galleries, museums, and world-class restaurants all within walking distance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Look into family passes for museums, parks, and transit.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for museums
Noun
-
The new Arts of Africa galleries are being funded by the City of New York and federal grants, with additional support from the Ford Foundation, the Sills Family Foundation, and individual supporters.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Lee is also an accomplished film photographer, with his works having been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions, magazines and books.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
-
All of Boston’s teams and their biggest stars are honored at TD Garden’s Sports Museum, featuring exhibitions on the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox, and sculptures of Larry Bird and Ted Williams.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Museums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museums. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
