Museums

Meaning
A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.
Pronunciation
UK mju(ː)ˈzɪəmz
US ˈmjuziəmz
Example Sentences
- The city itself is full of timeless and beautiful architecture, stunning waterfronts, lush green parks, culture, museums, history, amazing food and a great night life.
- Amsterdam has the highest concentration of museums per square meter of all cities in the world!
- Amsterdam has over 75 museums and some of the biggest art collections in the world.
- There are that many museums in Amsterdam that even Amsterdam's Schiphol airport has a museum in it - making it the only airport in the world to have a museum!
- These sights include palaces, churches and museums.
- It is a large park-like area located in the [Chiyoda] ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace, the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.
- Paris has many art museums and historical buildings.
- Did you know that London has over 170 museums?
- London has more than 170 museums!
- The British Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums in the world.
Learn Museums in Context
Why People Love City LifeWhy do so many people love the city? The city always has something exciting happening. Cities offer many jobs for young workers. Schools and colleges teach many new skills. You can meet people from al...Read story
Finding Fun Things to DoWhat can you do for fun in a big city? There are endless choices every single day. Movie theaters show new films every week. Parks offer space to play and relax. Museums have amazing things to look at...Read story
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