5 Sep 2025
🏺Notice of Intended Repatriation by Santa Barbara Museum
Notice of Intended Repatriation: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara, CA
Summary
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 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
The notice involves the repatriation of cultural items which may impact businesses related to museums, cultural heritage, and legal compliance under NAGPRA. The requirements for repatriation can create operational and financial considerations for museums and related organizations.