German word

Museum

Pronunciation

IPA/muˈzeːʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmuseum

Example

Wir besuchen morgen ein Museum.

We are visiting a museum tomorrow.

Illustration for Museum (museum)

More examples

Im Museum darf man oft keine Fotos machen.

You are often not allowed to take photos in the museum.

Core concept

A public building where preserved objects are arranged in displays so their history, science, or artistic value can be explored.

Common phrases

  • ins Museum gehen

    go to the museum

  • ein Museum besuchen

    visit a museum

  • Fotos im Museum machen

    take photos in the museum

Similar words

Galerie: A small art space for solo or group exhibitions.
Ausstellung: A temporary public display of objects gathered around a particular theme.
Sammlung: A group of items gathered and preserved around a particular subject.

Definition in German

Ein Museum ist ein Ort, an dem historische, wissenschaftliche oder künstlerische Gegenstände gesammelt, bewahrt und der Öffentlichkeit gezeigt werden.

Word origin

German Museum comes through Latin museum from Greek mouseion, a place associated with the Muses and later a center for learning and collections.

Usage tips

  • Museum is a neuter noun: das Museum, plural die Museen, with the plural pronounced differently from the singular.

Related words

  • Museumsbesuchmuseum visitnoun
  • Museumsführermuseum guidenoun

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