Cambridge University to return 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Via The Art Newspaper, Gareth Harris, 9 February 2026 The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University, UK, will shortly send around 100 Benin bronzes
About CMA
A Membership Organization of the American Anthropological Association
The mission of the Council for Museum Anthropology (CMA) is to foster the development of anthropology in the context of museums and related institutions.
We are an all-volunteer membership section of the American Anthropological Association that serves scholars, practitioners, and students across the fields of anthropology, museology, cultural heritage, folklore, social studies of science, art history, history, and many more.
What we do
We engage with anthropological collections, diverse institutions and communities, and museum-related issues on multiple platforms, including CMA’s journal, Museum Anthropology, a regular column in Anthropology News, social media platforms, a biennial conference, mentorship programming, as well as seminars and special publications. CMA also maintains the Museum Anthropology Blog, which highlights breaking news in museum anthropology. The CMA supports and maintains a community dedicated to the advancement of the field.
Our Blog
News: Inside San Diego’s ‘museum without walls’
Via KPBS By John Carroll (General Assignment Reporter & Anchor) and Mike Damron (Video Journalist), 10 February 2026 February is Black History Month, but when
News: Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums Take “Chilling” Political Turn Under Trump
Via ProPublica, by Jaimie Seaton, 6 February 2026 A library in rural Alaska needed help providing free Wi-Fi and getting kids to read. A children’s