0 a building where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are kept:
1 a building where people can go to view works of art or objects of interest to science or history:
Make sure you visit the maritime museum if you're interested in anything to do with ships or seafaring.
The museum houses the biggest collection of antique toys in Europe.
Do you know whether the Science Museum charges for admission?
Obviously, the formalised behaviour demanded of visitors is no different from that expected in museums all over the world.
A clear and outspoken choice has been made as to how the museum wants to exhibit its material.
I also do not think that the only future for museums that do want to become more popular is a 'gloomy prospect of complete commodification'.
