It&#x27;s not copyrighted, so the intellectual property is in the public domain. But this doesn&#x27;t mean they are prohibited from hiding the object, or making people contractually agree not to take photos.<p>In the USA, there are certain fair use rights that let you copy a work without a license. It&#x27;s a big gray area, usually it&#x27;s OK if it&#x27;s for purposes of commentary or education, and not for commercial use. Other jurisdictions are probably more strict.