museum
1. A building or institution in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and displayed to the public
The museum has an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
O museu tem uma coleção impressionante de artefatos antigos.
2. A place dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of works of art, natural history specimens, or other items of interest
We spent three hours exploring the art museum.
Passamos três horas explorando o museu de arte.
3. Any institution serving as a repository or exhibition space for collections
The museum of natural history is always crowded on weekends.
O museu de história natural está sempre cheio nos fins de semana.
Museums are important cultural institutions in Brazil, with major examples including the Museu Nacional in Rio de Janeiro and the MASP (Museu de Arte de São Paulo). Visiting museums is a common educational and leisure activity for families and students. The term is used identically in both Brazilian and European Portuguese.
Related Idioms & Phrases
levar ao museu (to take to the museum; to spend time in cultural activities)
peça de museu (museum piece; something old or outdated)
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