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a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed a trip to the Museum of Natural History

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Recent Examples of museum The museum's mission, according to CEO and president Chris Cassidy, is to inspire. Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025 As he’s revisited his work and figured out how to display it best in the museum’s famous curved ramp, he’s had a chance to reflect on the many paths he’s explored. Belinda Luscombe, Time, 31 Mar. 2025 Today, Anderson, who’s worked in the music industry for more than 50 years, is hoping to preserve the history of VIP Records by converting it into a museum and educational center. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025 The museum's future home will be announced later this year, per a statement from museum president and CEO Richard Cooper. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for museum

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“Museum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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