The Muses are the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology.
The Muse may also refer to:
- "The Muse" (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), episode from the fourth season
- The Muse (film), 1999 film starring Albert Brooks and Sharon Stone
- The Muse (soundtrack), soundtrack by Elton John for the 1999 film of the same name
- The Muse (website), New York City based website career center
- The Muse, a section on the website Jezebel
- The Muse (student paper) a student run newspaper based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- "The Muse", a song by Laura Marling from the album A Creature I Don't Know
- The Muse (album) by The Wood Brothers
- The Muse ARG, an alternate reality game created by Alex Bale