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museum

UK
/mjuːˈziːəm/
US
/mjuˈziəm/

Translations

museumnoun
museums
pl
UK
/mjuːˈziːəm/
US
/mjuˈziəm/
The museum houses an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
Le musée abrite une impressionnante collection d’artefacts anciens.
Synonyms
exhibition
collection
archive
exhibit
cultural center
showcase
gallery
museumadjective
UK
/mjuːˈzɪəm/
US
/mjuˈziəm/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something related to or connected with a museum.
muséalS’emploie surtout dans le registre soutenu; en français courant, on dit souvent « de musée ».
The museum staff prepared a special exhibition for the anniversary.
Le personnel muséal a préparé une exposition spéciale pour l’anniversaire.
Additional translations
muséaireTerme plus technique, fréquent dans les contextes de muséologie ou de gestion des musées.
Synonyms
museumal
museum-like
museographic
museological
museal

Definitions

museumnoun
A building or place where works of art, scientific specimens, or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed.
The museum houses an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
An institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value.
The natural history museum offers educational programs for children and adults.
museumadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or associated with a museum.
The museum staff prepared a special exhibition for the anniversary.
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