Museum

/mjuːˈziːəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A building or institution dedicated to preserving and exhibiting objects of historical, cultural, or artistic significance.

The natural history museum has a fascinating collection of fossils.

A place where objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific interest are displayed for public viewing.

She took her children to the art museum to see the new exhibition.

An institution that conserves a collection of artifacts and makes them accessible to the public.

The museum offers guided tours to educate visitors about its collections.

A repository or collection of various items, often relating to a specific theme.

The science museum includes interactive exhibits on technology and space.

An organization or institution that curates and manages collections for educational purposes.

The contemporary art museum collaborates with local artists for unique installations.

From Latin 'museum', meaning 'a place for muses'.

museum piece:

An object of special interest or historical significance, often exhibited.

museum-quality:

Referring to items that are considered of exceptional quality or worth exhibiting.

A place to take kids when they are bored.

We're heading to the museum to kill some time with the kids.

A term used to describe something outdated or old-fashioned.

That old car is a total museum piece.