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June 12, 2026Museum International

Provenance Studies in the Realm of Natural and Human Sciences Museums: Singular Collections, Myriad Questions

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APAmandine PéquignotAHArnaud Hurel

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Overview

Symposium addresses provenance challenges in natural and human sciences collections, highlighting the need for historical context.

Key Points

  • The aim is to clarify misconceptions about provenance studies and emphasize their relevance across various scientific collections.
  • Organized a symposium at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris.
  • Engaged museum professionals and researchers to discuss historical understanding of collections.
  • Explored issues raised by provenance research beyond human remains.
  • Highlighted the diversity of heritage in natural and human sciences collections.
  • Emphasized the need for historical context in documenting scientific specimens.
  • Encouraged collaboration among individuals and institutions involved in collections.

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Péquignot et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba3a28101cf8926f024cbhttps://doi.org/10.1080/13500775.2026.2683261
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