The National Museum of Health and Medicine is currently reviewing our
policies regarding the display of human remains, both wet tissue and
skeletal specimens, on our exhibit floor. We are requesting input
from other museums regarding their policies and discussions on
displaying or the decision not to display human remains. Please note
that this is not a NAGPRA related issue as our exhibits focus on the
display of normal and pathological anatomical specimens.
We are also interested in any information concerning creative
solutions to the safe storage of wet tissue specimens and the
development of a preservation strategy for this material. Replies can
be posted to the list or sent directly to us at
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