Pronunciation

/maɪˈziəm/

Definitions

• Noun: A building or institution where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and displayed for public viewing.

Noun Usage Examples

• The British Museum houses some of the world’s most valuable artifacts.
• We spent the afternoon exploring the natural history museum.
• The Louvre Museum in Paris is famous for its extensive art collection, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

Phrases

• “Museum exhibit”: A display within a museum that showcases specific items or themes.
• “A day at the museum”: Refers to spending a day visiting and learning from a museum.
• “Museum curator”: A person who manages and oversees collections and exhibitions at a museum.

Example Sentences

• The children were fascinated by the dinosaur skeletons at the museum.
• She had a dream job working as a conservator in a fine arts museum.
• After the renovation, the local history museum was reopened with improved interactive exhibits.

Synonyms

• Gallery
• Exhibition hall
• Art gallery
• Archive
• Repository
• Memorial
• Institute
• Collection
• Showcase