museum
noun
mu·se·um myu̇-ˈzē-əm 
: an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value
American Museum of Natural History
also : a place where objects are exhibited
an art museum
Synonyms
- gallery
- salon
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a museum of natural history a trip to the Museum of Natural History
Recent Examples on the Web But lately, people are seeing this museum in a whole new light. 
CBS News, 18 Sep. 2022 This small museum showcases the stunning natural setting of the region and the human stories surrounding life there. Sylvie Bigar, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The historical archives at this Simi Valley museum take a backseat to the Air Force One housed inside three-story windows. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Indiana artist Gerry Masse created this outdoor museum on his family’s land, initially to display his own large pieces and those of his friends in a natural setting. Jeanine Barone, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 After 14 years of being under construction, the museum opened its doors on Tuesday with a gala ceremony to honor the late Jackie Robinson, the Associated Press reported. Ashlee Banks, Essence, 28 July 2022 Wow, this museum nestled on a mountain in Italy is absolutely breathtaking. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 18 July 2022 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum opened in Cleveland in 1995. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 13 July 2022 When the Illuminarium immersive museum opened off the Beltline a year ago, the company behind it was already working on a show focused on outer space. Rodney Ho, ajc, 27 June 2022 See More
CBS News, 18 Sep. 2022 This small museum showcases the stunning natural setting of the region and the human stories surrounding life there. Sylvie Bigar, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The historical archives at this Simi Valley museum take a backseat to the Air Force One housed inside three-story windows. Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Indiana artist Gerry Masse created this outdoor museum on his family’s land, initially to display his own large pieces and those of his friends in a natural setting. Jeanine Barone, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 After 14 years of being under construction, the museum opened its doors on Tuesday with a gala ceremony to honor the late Jackie Robinson, the Associated Press reported. Ashlee Banks, Essence, 28 July 2022 Wow, this museum nestled on a mountain in Italy is absolutely breathtaking. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 18 July 2022 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum opened in Cleveland in 1995. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 13 July 2022 When the Illuminarium immersive museum opened off the Beltline a year ago, the company behind it was already working on a show focused on outer space. Rodney Ho, ajc, 27 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin Museum place for learned occupation, from Greek Mouseion, from neuter of Mouseios of the Muses, from Mousa
First Known Use
circa 1660, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing museum
Kids Definition
museum
noun
mu·se·um myu̇-ˈzē-əm
: a building in which objects of interest or value are displayed
an art museum
a museum of science
museums
noun
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
- galleries
- exhibitions
- libraries
- archives
- collections
- salons
- displays
- studios
- assemblages