museology

/mjuːsɒlˈɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study and science of museums and their collections, especially in relation to their historical, cultural, and artistic significance

“The museum’s curator was an expert in museology and gave a detailed tour of the exhibit.”

Synonyms

  • museum science
  • museum studies

Antonyms

  • cultural amnesia
  • museum ignorance