museumization
Museumization refers to the process by which objects, places, or even intangible cultural practices are transformed into artifacts for display and preservation within a museum context. This can involve the physical removal of an item from its original setting and its recontextualization within a museum's collection and exhibition spaces. It also encompasses the deliberate selection and preservation of certain aspects of culture or history, often leading to the exclusion or downplaying of others.
The term can carry a critical connotation, suggesting that the original meaning, function, or social significance
However, museumization is also essential for the preservation of cultural heritage, protecting artifacts from decay or