museum

[/mjuˈziːəm/]
nounmasculinepl: museums
museu
1. A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited to the public
The museum houses a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
O museu abriga uma coleção de artefatos egípcios antigos.
2. An institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, and display of objects of artistic, historical, or scientific importance
She works as a curator at the natural history museum.
Ela trabalha como curadora no museu de história natural.
Museums play an important role in both Brazilian and American cultures as centers of education and cultural preservation. In Brazil, major museums like the Museu Nacional (Rio de Janeiro) and Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) are key cultural institutions. The term 'museu' is universally understood and used formally across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
galleryexhibition hallcollectionrepository

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
museu
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
museu
No regional variation; same as standard usage
São Paulo
museu
No regional variation; same as standard usage
Portugal
museu
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; universal term

Related Words

exhibitartifactcuratorcollectiongalleryexhibition

Related Idioms & Phrases

museum piece - something very old or outdated
like a museum - describing a place filled with old or antique items
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