Museum Studies Terminology

noun a picture or relief carving on three panels, typically hinged together side by side

adjective relating to or characteristic of a triptych

• The artist created a stunning triptych for the art exhibition.
• Have you seen that cool triptych at the gallery?
• That triptych is totally lit!
• The three-part story acted as a triptych, each part revealing a different layer of the mystery.

adjective describing a noun that is not counted or labeled with a number

• The library had an unnumbered collection of rare manuscripts.
• There were unnumbered people waiting in line for the concert.
• I have unnumbered chores to do before the party tonight.
• Her unnumbered talents shone through in her performance on stage.

verb to convert or transform something into a museum

• The government decided to museumize the historical building in order to preserve its cultural significance.
• I heard they're going to museumize that old house down the street.
• Let's museumize this cool graffiti wall before it gets painted over.
• She wanted to museumize her memories of that summer, preserving them in her mind forever.

noun the act of formally accepting or acquiring something, such as a new position or title

verb the act of formally accepting or acquiring something, such as a new position or title

• The museum staff is responsible for accessioning all new artifacts into the collection.
• The team at the museum has to make sure they add all the new stuff to their collection.
• We gotta log in all the new items at the museum.
• In life, we must continuously accession new experiences to enrich ourselves.