International Council of Museums

“Decisions about these items and collections should be made in collaboration with descendants or communities from which they originate, if known,”

International Council of Museums · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

The ICOM guidance stated that decisions about human remains and collections should involve descendants or originating communities.

“uphold the inherent dignity of human remains and promote respect for their significance,”

International Council of Museums · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

The ICOM revised Code of Ethics, published in June 2026, calls on museums to uphold the dignity of human remains.