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Definition
A building for housing, preserving, and displaying collections of objects — art, natural history, science, or culture. Museum design must balance controlled lighting and environmental conditions for conservation with engaging spatial experiences for visitors. The museum has become one of the most architecturally ambitious building types of the late 20th century.
Example
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao by Frank Gehry (1997) demonstrated that a museum building could become a cultural and economic catalyst — transforming a post-industrial Basque city into an international destination.