private museum

Frequency: 4.02.5 per million words

a museum owned by an individual or company, not the public

museumADJECTIVE + museum

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Examples (10)

  • Many wealthy collectors now operate their own private museums.
  • Access to the private museum is by appointment only.
  • The city is home to several public galleries and one exclusive private museum.
  • She inherited a vast art collection, which she housed in a private museum.
  • Unlike public institutions, a private museum often reflects the founder's personal taste.
  • The new private museum showcases rare artifacts from the ancient world.
  • Funding for a private museum usually comes from its owner or corporate sponsors.
  • Visitors were impressed by the unique exhibits in the private museum.
  • Establishing a private museum can be a passion project for art enthusiasts.
  • The debate over whether private museums should receive public funding continues.