Denver Museum Returns Sacred Hawaiian Items to Natives
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science plans to return two sacred Hawaiian cultural items—a stone lamp and a wooden bowl—to Native Hawaiian groups starting May 26, 2026. This repatriation honors Native traditions and respects their cultural heritage. No money changes hands, but the museum is making sure these important objects go back to their rightful communities.
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Museum to return two sacred Hawaiian items
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science intends to return two sacred Native Hawaiian cultural items — a kukui stone lamp and a wooden `umeke (bowl) — to affiliated Native Hawaiian groups, including the Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo. The repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026, and the notice states that no money changes hands in the transfer.
Who may request repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation by showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated organization. If competing requests are received, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science will determine the most appropriate requestor; joint requests are treated as a single request.
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