temporary exhibit
Short-term gallery showing
A temporary exhibit is a display at a museum, gallery, or similar institution that runs for a limited time, as opposed to the permanent collection.
These special exhibitions draw visitors with focused themes, traveling collections, or works on loan: The museum's temporary exhibit on ancient Egypt runs through March.
Often shortened to temporary exhibition in British usage.
- pop-upAppearing suddenly, briefly
- limited runIntentionally scarce release
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- museumPublic exhibit space
- museum pieceObject preserved for display
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