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 French luxury brand is helping to fund a three-year renovation program at the museum, and has supported exhibitions including the Caillebotte show, reflecting its broader ambition to position itself as a cultural entity. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025 From there, two of the thieves slinked up the ladder to smash a window that leads to the Galerie d’Apollon on the museum’s second floor. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025 While the weather is chilly, pack a jacket to explore; alternatively, spend an afternoon inside one of the city’s top art museums, such as the Walker Art Center or the Minneapolis Institute of Art, which offers free admission. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 Gem and mineral specimens of note A number of prominent museums around the world house highly valuable collections. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for museum
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Noun
  • See our fan gallery created by Courier Journal photographer Scott Utterback.
    Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • It is surrounded by the story of the Design Center building in texts and images on the gallery walls.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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  • In recent years, despite all of the volatility of theatrical exhibition and ever-shifting windows and release strategies, grosses from premium, large-format locations have continued to gain momentum.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The new Park Theatre operations team will be led by Corinne Lea, CEO of the city’s Rio Theatre, and will replace Canadian exhibition giant Cineplex in running the iconic cinema on Cambie Street.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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