Diorama (noun)

1. A model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures, either in miniature or as a large-scale museum exhibit.
2. A picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene, mounted in a lightproof box and viewed through a lens or projected on a screen.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from french, from greek di- "through" + horama "view".

Examples:

1. The museum had a beautiful diorama of the jungle complete with moving animals and realistic foliage.
2. The diorama was a popular attraction at the science museum and was made by the museum's creative team.
3. The diorama in the history museum depicted the famous battle of Waterloo.
4. The students made a diorama of a medieval castle for their school project.
5. The diorama was an educational tool that helped visitors understand the various habitats of animals.