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in an exhibition vs on an exhibition

The correct phrase is "at an exhibition." Both "in an exhibition" and "on an exhibition" are not commonly used in English. The preposition "at" is the most appropriate choice when referring to attending or being present at an exhibition.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 2759 views

in an exhibition

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The preposition "in" is not typically used to describe attending or being present at an exhibition.
  • Stephanie made them, and I will expose them in an exhibition.
  • However, in an exhibition held on its premises, the Commission wanted the message simply to foster goodwill in Colombia so as to support the victims of violence.
  • So it's like the photographs that are mounted in an exhibition, or a sample of cutlery that was used in an old house.
  • Two years ago, I was invited as an artist to participate in an exhibition commemorating 100 years of Islamic art in Europe.
  • Mr President, last Saturday, in Burma's capital, Rangoon, explosives were detonated in shopping arcades, department stores and in an exhibition centre, killing 11 people and seriously injuring 150 others.
  • My mother has an exhibition in Hamburg.
  • I lent them out once, for an exhibition in Oxford.
  • I have just completed this - and intend to send it off in the morning - with some other works to an exhibition in New York.
  • The group selected developed into a five-person team which showed itself particularly adept at harnessing the techniques and went on to stage an exhibition in 2007.
  • Among the charges is that he was co-organiser of an exhibition in the European Parliament last year.
  • A year ago the European Parliament opened an exhibition in which horrific data were presented by the Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania.
  • Mr President, last week the 'Euroboat' was moored at the Westerkade in Rotterdam, showing an exhibition on the monetary history of Europe.
  • From 25 January to 6 February 2011, the Commission held an exhibition in Vitoria-Gasteiz (capital city of the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country) to publicise its campaign entitled 'Biodiversity: We are all in this together'.
  • An exhibition in Strasbourg this week looks back over the last two decades and features examples of scientific breakthroughs such as hybrid cars and tools that can explore the human body.
  • Exhibition in an officer's club showing photos made by a soldier.
  • Last week, I visited an exhibition in my constituency at home with an exhibition of paintings and photographs of women who had been trafficked from a country next to our Union - Moldova - into our Union.
  • So in 2007 we had an exhibition, a small exhibition of this crochet reef.
  • So when we actually won the competition we had to do an exhibition in China explaining the project. And to our surprise we got one of our boards back with corrections from the Chinese state censorship.
  • So when we actually won the competition we had to do an exhibition in China explaining the project.
  • In the case of an exhibition originating in a third country, a certificate may only be issued by the management authority of the country of first destination.

Alternatives:

  • at an exhibition

on an exhibition

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

The preposition "on" is not typically used to describe attending or being present at an exhibition.
  • I'm putting on an exhibition at the gallery.
  • What made you decide to put on an exhibition fight with Drago?
  • If I come home with her, for $5 she'll put on an exhibition with a Shetland pony.
  • I'm on a deadline for an exhibition.
  • There's an exhibition on this Saturday at the Turner Centre.
  • The group selected developed into a five-person team which showed itself particularly adept at harnessing the techniques and went on to stage an exhibition in 2007.
  • Mr. Horvath is working on an important exhibition... and doesn't want to be disturbed.
  • This is the culmination of the initiative of those Slovaks who set out to organise an exhibition on the Tatras in Strasbourg.
  • Mr President, last week the 'Euroboat' was moored at the Westerkade in Rotterdam, showing an exhibition on the monetary history of Europe.
  • I think it's very bad taste when, under my eyes and those of my fiancée my wife puts on an immoral exhibition with someone young enough to be her son.
  • Since 14 September, an exhibition on the European Union with the title 'The images of Europe' has been on display on the Schumanplein in Brussels.
  • The exhibition staged by this presidency was supplemented for a period of two weeks by an exhibition on the history, culture and social and community profile of Coventry.
  • Carl Schlyter, who asked whether the organisation that had held an exhibition on Parliament's premises had obtained authorisation to put stickers on the floor of the building (the President replied that the matter would be looked into).
  • In accordance with these remarks, the present call for proposals supports the preparation and organisation of an exhibition on the history of European integration to mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome.
  • The following spoke: Carl Schlyter, who asked whether the organisation that had held an exhibition on Parliament's premises had obtained authorisation to put stickers on the floor of the building (the President replied that the matter would be looked into).
  • From 19 January to 20 March 2005, the Historisches Museum in Frankfurt am Main will host an exhibition on the Grossmarkthalle, which will include the design for the new ECB premises.
  • The President referred to the exceptional presence in the Chamber of a team of technicians producing a film that would be shown at an exhibition on Parliament's work due to open shortly at the new visitor centre in Brussels.
  • UEFA President Michel Platini Football legend and recently elected President of UEFA Michel Platini joined MEPs on 5 June at an exhibition entitled "Only a game?"
  • Ron has an exhibition at the dojo.
  • Mistress Felicia and I got chatting over an exhibition of torture devices throughout history.

Alternatives:

  • at an exhibition

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