museum

博物館

歴史や科学、文化に関わる重要な物を集め、保存・研究・展示する施設。

やさしい英語で： A place that collects, protects, studies, and displays important objects from history, science, or culture.

• The museum opens at ten.
• Children can see dinosaur bones at the science museum.
• We spent the afternoon exploring the museum’s ancient objects.

よく使う表現： history museum, science museum, museum entrance

美術館

絵画や彫刻などの美術作品を集め、公開する施設。

やさしい英語で： A place where people can see collections of paintings, sculptures, and other art.

• The museum has beautiful paintings.
• We visited three art museums on our holiday.
• The museum displayed sculptures by local artists.

よく使う表現： art museum, museum collection, museum exhibition