museum piece
noun
1
: something preserved in or suitable for a museum
2
: one that is out-of-date : a thing of the past
Examples of museum piece in a Sentence
That old computer will soon be a museum piece.
that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece
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The renovation preserves that legacy while layering in modern creature comforts, turning the property into a (functional) homage to mountain history rather than a museum piece.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Unlike the seven-figure museum pieces that preceded it in this list, the 765LT represents the accessible longtail—if $382,500-plus can be called accessible.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
What could be a musty museum piece in some hands is instead an involving trip in the theatrical time machine, propelled by powerful performances and transporting technical choices.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Unlike the seven-figure museum pieces that preceded it in this list, the 765LT represents the accessible longtail—if $382,500-plus can be called accessible.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
What could be a musty museum piece in some hands is instead an involving trip in the theatrical time machine, propelled by powerful performances and transporting technical choices.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for museum piece
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“Museum piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/museum%20piece. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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