Korean word

박물관

Pronunciation

Romanizationpangmulgwan

Meaning

  • nounmuseum

Example

아이들이 박물관을 좋아해요.a i deu ri pang mul gwa neul cho a hae yo

The children like the museum.

Illustration for 박물관 (museum)

More examples

주말에 가족과 박물관에 갔어요.chu ma re ka jok kkwa pang mul gwa ne ka sseo yo

We went to the museum with our family on the weekend.

Core concept

A public place that protects collected objects and lets visitors explore what they reveal about the world.

Common phrases

  • 박물관에 가다pang mul gwa ne ka da

    go to the museum

  • 박물관을 관람하다pang mul gwa neul kwal lam ha da

    visit the museum

  • 박물관 입장료pang mul gwan ip jjang nyo

    museum admission fee

Similar words

미술관misulgwan: A museum devoted mainly to showing paintings, sculptures, and other works of art.
전시관cheonsigwan: A hall or facility where selected objects or works are set out for public viewing.
도서관toseogwan: A public facility that stores books and materials for people to read, study, or borrow.
기념관kinyeomgwan: A memorial facility that presents materials about a remembered person or event.

Definition in Korean

역사적·과학적·문화적 가치가 있는 물건을 수집·보존하여 일반에 전시하는 건물이나 기관.yeok ssa jeok kwa hak jjeok mun hwa jeok ka chi ga in neun mul geo neul su jip po jon ha yeo il ba ne cheon si ha neun keon mu ri na ki gwan

Word origin

The word combines Sino Korean elements connected with broad learning, objects, and a building, creating the idea of a building for collected objects.

Usage tips

  • It can refer to both the museum building and the organization that cares for its collections.

Related words

  • 박물관장pangmulgwanjangmuseum directornoun
  • 국립박물관kungnipppangmulgwannational museumnoun
  • 사설박물관saseolbangmulgwanprivate museumnoun

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