continuing exhibition

[kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ ɛɡˈzɪbɪʃən]
nounpl: continuing exhibitions
exposição contínua
1. An art or museum exhibition that remains open to the public for an extended or indefinite period, without a scheduled end date
The museum features a continuing exhibition of contemporary paintings in the east wing.
O museu apresenta uma exposição contínua de pinturas contemporâneas na ala leste.
2. A permanent or semi-permanent display of collections, artifacts, or artworks that are regularly on view
The natural history museum maintains a continuing exhibition of dinosaur fossils.
O museu de história natural mantém uma exposição contínua de fósseis de dinossauros.
In Brazilian and Portuguese museum culture, continuing exhibitions represent core institutional collections that define a museum's identity. They contrast with temporary exhibitions that rotate seasonally. The term reflects the distinction between permanent cultural heritage and contemporary curatorial programming.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent exhibitionongoing exhibitionstanding exhibitionindefinite exhibition
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary exhibitionlimited-time exhibitiontemporary showtime-bound exhibition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exposição contínua
Most common term in formal museum contexts
Rio de Janeiro
exposição permanente
Often used interchangeably with exposição contínua
São Paulo
exposição em cartaz
Alternative usage emphasizing long-running nature
Portugal
exposição permanente
Standard Portuguese term for continuing exhibitions

Related Words

exhibitionmuseumdisplaycollectiongallerycurator

Related Idioms & Phrases

on permanent display
fixture of the museum
standing collection
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