"NYC's Museum of Natural History Closes Native American Exhibits Due to Federal Regulations"

The American Museum of Natural History in NYC is closing certain halls displaying Native American artifacts in response to updated federal regulations requiring institutions to obtain consent from Indigenous tribes. The closures reflect a growing urgency among museums to change their relationships to and representation of Indigenous cultures. President Biden's executive order supports tribal self-determination and calls for revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, prompting museums to obtain consent before displaying human remains and cultural artifacts. The closures will affect school field trips, and other major institutions are also complying with the changes by removing or covering exhibits featuring Native American objects.