museum
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Definition
A museum is a place where objects of historical, artistic, scientific, or cultural interest are kept and shown to the public. People visit museums to learn, study, or enjoy exhibitions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to an institution or building, not just one room. Common combinations are 'art museum', 'history museum', 'museum exhibit', and 'museum guide'. Do not confuse it with 'gallery': a gallery is often smaller and more focused on art.
Example Sentences
We visited the museum on Saturday.
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The museum has old paintings and coins.
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My school is taking us to a science museum.
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If you're into history, that museum is absolutely worth a visit.
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We ended up spending three hours at the museum without noticing the time.
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The new museum downtown is smaller than I expected, but it's really well designed.
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