US Code
CHAPTER 1025— MUSEUMS
§ 102502. Definition of museum object

(1)
In general.—
The term “museum object” means an object that—
(A)
typically is movable; and
(B)
is eligible to be, or is made part of, a museum, library, or archive
collection through a formal procedure, such as accessioning.
(2)
Inclusions.—
The term “museum object” includes a prehistoric or historic artifact, work of
art, book, document, photograph, or natural history specimen.