The decision follows new federal regulations to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act that prohibit museums from displaying such sacred items without first consulting with tribes and getting consent.
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The American Museum of Natural History will close two major halls exhibiting Native American objects, its leaders said on Friday, in a dramatic response to new federal regulations that require museums to obtain consent from tribes before displaying or performing research on cultural items.