11 Sep 2025
🪶Notice of Intended Repatriation by Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Abbe Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- National Park Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
This notice involves compliance and regulatory requirements under NAGPRA, affecting museums and related institutions. Business owners and executives in the cultural heritage sector should prepare for potential repatriation and understand their obligations regarding cultural items and associated tribes.