I say go for it! People love stuff. Especially if they can touch it.
The "Then and Now" game is great with adults and kids. Show them an object, explore the object and discuss it's uses "back then", and then discuss what objects do the same job today, if the "job" is still done at all! If it's something we no longer do, or do for ourselves, that can be discussed as well. I generally find social history and material culture to be very good friends.
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