Synonyms for

Museum

Verb / mju:ˈzi:ʌm / / ˈmju:zi:ʌm / Another word for museum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A building or place where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are exhibited and preserved.

Synonyms & similar words

gallery hall showcase exhibit display collection repository vault treasury archive library center institute academy conservatory observatory planetarium zoo

Synonyms by register

Formal

repository archive gallery collection

Informal

display showcase exhibit

Literary

temple of art hall of wonders cabinet of curiosities

Antonyms

private collection personal archive storage unit attic basement junk shop

Common collocations

  • art museum
  • history museum
  • science museum
  • national museum
  • visit a museum
  • open-air museum
  • museum exhibit
  • museum collection

Word family

noun museum
verb musealize
adjective museum-like

Usage note

A museum is typically a public institution. While 'gallery' can be a synonym, it often refers to a space specifically for displaying paintings or other visual arts.

Example sentences

  1. The museum had a new exhibit about ancient Egypt.
  2. My favorite museum is the one with the dinosaur bones.
  3. We went to the museum to see the paintings of famous artists.
  4. The museum curator gave us a tour of the exhibits.
  5. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Quotes

  • 'Museums are managers of consciousness. They give us an interpretation of history, of how to view the world and locate ourselves in it.' - Susan Sontag
  • 'Museums are not just places for exhibitions, but for research and preservation of cultural heritage.' - Wen C. Fong
  • 'Museums are like a library where the books are replaced by artifacts.' - Amit Kalantri

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