Learn: every exhibition is an adventure. The moment you step into a museum, gallery, or public space, you enter a world of objects, art, and ideas waiting to be discovered. Some things surprise you, some make you think, and some invite you to look closer. At first, the space may feel new or confusing but that’s part of the excitement. When you know the right words, everything starts to make sense: you understand what you see, move confidently through the space, and enjoy the experience to the fullest. Let's get creative! Study new words!
Word bank:
Part 1. General Vocabulary
artwork — [ˈɑːtwɜːk] — pictures and photographs prepared for books, magazines, etc.; mākslas darbs
This artwork immediately catches your eye and invites you to look closer.
collection — [kəˈlekʃn] — a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected; kolekcija
The collection brings together objects from different times and places, telling one powerful story.
display — [dɪˈspleɪ] — to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people; izlikt apskatei
The exhibition displays objects so clearly that you notice details you might miss at first.
exhibition — [ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn] — a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public; izstāde
Each room of the exhibition reveals something new.
event — [ɪˈvent] — a planned public or social occasion; pasākums
The exhibition opening is a special event where people come together to share ideas and excitement.
gallery — [ˈɡæləri] — a room or building for showing works of art, especially to the public; galerija
The gallery feels like a quiet space where every artwork gets a moment to shine.
hall — [hɔːl] — a building or large room for public meetings, meals, concerts, etc.; zāle
The exhibition begins in a central hall that leads to different rooms.
object — [ˈɒbdʒɪkt] — a thing that can be seen and touched, but is not alive; priekšmets
Visitors stop to look closely at each object on display.
Part 2: People
guest — [ɡest] — a person who is invited to a particular place or organization, or to speak at a meeting; viesis
Special guests are invited to attend the opening event.
guide — [ɡaɪd] — a person who shows visitors around a place and gives information; gids
A guide helps visitors understand what they see.
staff — [stɑːf] — the group of people who work for an organization; darbinieki
The exhibition staff make sure everything runs smoothly.
visitor — [ˈvɪzɪtə(r)] — a person who visits a place; apmeklētājs
The exhibition welcomes visitors of all ages.
Part 3: Descriptive Language
enjoyable — [ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl] — pleasant and fun; baudāms
The exhibition offers an enjoyable experience.
creative — [kriˈeɪtɪv] — involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of art; radošs
The exhibition presents creative works from different artists.
inspiring — [ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ] — making you feel excited or creative; iedvesmojošs
The exhibition was truly inspiring.
modern — [ˈmɒdn] — (of styles in art, music, fashion, etc.) new and intended to be different from traditional styles; mūsdienīgs
Visitors enjoyed the modern design of the exhibition.
well-organised — [wel ˈɔːɡənaɪzd] — in a clear and good way; labi organizēts
Everything was well-organised, from the entrance to the last room.
Part 4: Information for Visitors
audio guide — [ˈɔːdiəʊ ɡaɪd] — a small device, usually with headphones, that visitors to a museum, gallery, city, etc. can hold in their hand and use to listen to recorded information while they are walking around; audiogids
We used an audio guide to learn more about the paintings at the exhibition.
entrance — [ˈentrəns] — a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place; ieeja
The entrance to the exhibition is on the ground floor, next to the information desk.
label — [ˈleɪbl] — a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it; priekšmeta etiķete
Some visitors stop to read every label, while others just look at the displays.
opening hours — [ˈəʊpənɪŋ aʊəz] — the time during which a shop, bank, etc. is open for business; darba laiks
You can check the exhibition’s opening hours on the museum website.
Atsauce:
Picture “Museum”: AI / Shutterstock.com
Picture “Art gallery”: Anton Ivanov / Shutterstock.com
Picture “Art gallery”: Alizada Studios / Shutterstock.com
Picture “Ballroom”: Mr. Blankman / Shutterstock.com
Picture “Crystals and gemstones museum”: Julia Mountain Photo / Shutterstock.com
Picture “Art gallery”: Anton Ivanov / Shutterstock.com
Picture “Art gallery”: Alizada Studios / Shutterstock.com
Picture “Ballroom”: Mr. Blankman / Shutterstock.com
Picture “Crystals and gemstones museum”: Julia Mountain Photo / Shutterstock.com