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The Art of Restitution at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

By Victoria Reed

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), our collections policy—the document that dictates how we handle all collection-related matters—states that we will not collect anything known to have been stolen or illegally appropriated unless …
Point of View: Trouble at Home

By Ndubuisi C. Ezeluomba

Controversy swirls around the repatriation of the Ben…
Beyond Compliance at the McClung Museum

By Cat Shteynberg, Claudio Gómez, and Sadie Counts

At the McClung Museum, a NAGPRA assessment strengthens collaboration with Native Nations on a current and future …
What Endures at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

By Stephen E. Nash

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is committed to voluntary returns when morally, ethically, or commonsensically…
The Yaqui Case at the National Museums of World Culture

By Adriana Muñoz

In 2022, the National Museums of World Culture in Sweden returned ceremonial items to the Indigenous Yaquis…
Point of View: Letting the Outside In

By Lonnie G. Bunch Ill

When we welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we can increase our reach, relevance, …
A Time to Unite for the Semiquincentennial

By John R. Dichtl

The US Semiquincentennial is an opportunity for museums and cultural institutions to bring people together in the quest for liberty, equality, a…
A Mini Master Class in Museum Advocacy

By Ember Farber

Key lessons on how to effectively engage elected officials from a Capitol Hill chie…
A Penny for Your Arts at the Denver Cultural Institutions

By Michele Ames

The Denver arts and cultural community has built an ecosystem that encourages voters to fund its work, one penny…
Collective Action with the California Association of Museums

By Katrice Lee

Working with the California Association of Museums, a fundraiser with the San Diego Natural History Museum gained valuable advocacy …