Museo (en. Museum)

/muˈse.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Building where works of art and other objects of cultural interest are displayed.

The contemporary art museum has opened a new exhibition.

El museo de arte contemporáneo ha abierto una nueva exposición.

Place designated for the preservation of historical objects.

I visited the archaeology museum to learn about ancient civilizations.

Visité el museo de arqueología para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.

Institution that promotes education and culture through exhibitions.

The museum offers educational workshops for students.

El museo ofrece talleres educativos para estudiantes.

From the Latin 'museum', which means 'place of reflection or meditation'.

Wax Museum

Museum that exhibits wax figures of celebrities and historical figures.

Museo de cera

Interactive Museum

Museum that allows active participation from visitors through activities and exhibitions.

Museo interactivo

Virtual Museum

Museum that offers online exhibitions and collections.

Museo virtual

exhibition

Public presentation of works of art or other objects.

exposición

collection

Set of objects gathered with a common theme.

colección

Place where the past is kept.

That place is like a museum of old memories.

Ese lugar es como un museo de viejos recuerdos.

Refers to something that is obsolete or outdated.

That style of music is a true museum.

Ese estilo de música es un verdadero museo.