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myoo-ZEE-uh-m/mjuˈziːəm/

A museum is a building that shows history, art, or science: at the museum, a museum of modern art, museum opening times. Gallery often means art only; exhibition is a show, sometimes inside a museum. Go to the museum / visit a museum. Uncountable museum does not exist — it is countable. Do not write “musee” in English.

Meaning

A building where objects of history, art, or science are shown.

Examples

• “We spent the afternoon at the museum.”
• “School groups visit the museum on Fridays.”
• “Photography is not allowed in this museum.”

Good to know

at / in the museum. visit a museum. Art-only close: gallery.

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