Natural History museum in New York closing exhibits with Native American objects
The American Museum of Natural History in New York is closing its exhibits of Native American artifacts due to new federal regulations. Museum Director Sean M. Decatur sent the following letter to staff: new Regulations that include “expanding consultation and consent requirements for the display and study of artifacts.” “As we work to better understand […]
NYC Museum of Natural History closing Native American exhibits: New tribal consent laws
The American Museum of Natural History has opened two major exhibits displaying Native American artifacts to comply with new federal regulations that require museums to obtain consent from Native American groups before displaying or studying objects or artifacts. Close the hall. Starting this Saturday, AMNH will close its two halls dedicated to the Eastern Woodlands […]
NYC museum pulls Native American exhibits as institutions require tribal consent
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