"have visited museum" vs "have been in museum"

The phrases "have visited museum" and "have been in museum" are not directly comparable because they have different meanings. "Have visited museum" implies that you have gone to the museum and looked around, while "have been in museum" simply means you have been inside the museum without specifying the purpose. Both phrases can be correct depending on the context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 797 views

"have visited museum"

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has gone to a museum and looked around.

This phrase is used to express that someone has physically gone to a museum and explored its exhibits or collections.

Examples:

I have visited the museum many times.
She has never visited the museum before.
Have you visited the museum yet?
They will visit the museum next weekend.
He wants to visit the museum with his friends.

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I have visited Indonesia and Afghanistan.
I have visited many science and business parks.
"vincent prochik, professor of mycology, Natural history museum".
Short for "museum" and avoid all the confusion.
In collaboration with the "Modern Art Museum" French captions, affected by decay, were translated, rebuilt and replaced.
I should have visited him in St. Claire's.
I have visited the famous Tower and also the River Thames.
He had to have visited Miami before.
I have visited my peasants in your dungeons.
You must have visited many planets when running from the Wraith.
And I have visited many in the course of my work with The Rescue Society.
I have visited the crime scene Vaylard
You have visited the tent of the Christian lady.
What sorrow the Catholics have visited on us, Detective Reid.
You may be aware we have visited on two previous occasions.
I have visited these refugee camps.
Wherever I have travelled I have visited small clinics for reproductive health and rights.
We have visited the Arab world repeatedly over recent weeks.
In recent weeks the Israeli foreign minister and the Palestinian leader have visited Parliament.
I have visited production plants and had discussions with management, workers and unions.

Alternatives:

have been to the museum
have explored the museum
have toured the museum
have checked out the museum
have seen the museum

"have been in museum"

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It simply means that someone has been inside a museum without specifying the purpose.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has physically been inside a museum without necessarily implying that they explored it or looked at the exhibits.

Examples:

I have been in the museum briefly.
She has never been in the museum after hours.
Have you been in the museum gift shop?
They will be in the museum for the event.
He wants to be in the museum for the opening ceremony.

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Short for "museum" and avoid all the confusion.
Do you know what "museum" means?
What do you mean, "museum"?
In collaboration with the "Modern Art Museum" French captions, affected by decay, were translated, rebuilt and replaced.
Why not call it "The Guido Museum"?
Nothing rhymes with "museum."
It's like a "Hellraiser" museum.
Can the 'engine' to which the official refers 'be repaired' or 'is it about to be withdrawn as a "museum piece" since take-up has totally failed and thus remains at very low levels? '
"vincent prochik, professor of mycology, Natural history museum".
Bridges so beautiful they could be in museums.
Most of them are in museums.
Thomas P. Campbell: Weaving narratives in museum galleries
I thought your type were all in museums.
Most of them are in museums.
Works by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat now hang in museums and sell for millions.
I've only seen the likes of her in museums.
Yes, I use it to impress women in museums.
Investigators made a gruesome discovery early this morning in Museum Square.
You know what they put in museums?
In museums, these cultural objects are at least exhibited to the public.

Alternatives:

have been inside the museum
have spent time in the museum
have visited the inside of the museum
have entered the museum
have been within the museum

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"have visited museum" vs "have been in museum"