Fragments of Memory Exhibition Culturally Significant Objects Import Determinations
Summary
The Department of State published a notice determining that objects imported for the 'Fragments of Memory' Exhibition are culturally significant items subject to import review under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. The notice identifies the specific objects, their country of origin, and the exhibition context. Museums, cultural institutions, and importers involved in cross-border artifact loans should maintain documentation of these determinations for customs compliance purposes.
What changed
The Department of State issued a notice under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act determining that objects being imported for the 'Fragments of Memory' Exhibition meet the criteria for entry into the United States. The notice identifies these objects as culturally significant items subject to review, specifying the exhibition context and relevant public notice reference (Public Notice 12987).\n\nMuseums, cultural institutions, and importers involved in international artifact loans should ensure they maintain documentation of cultural property determinations for customs compliance. These determinations establish that the specified objects have been reviewed and approved for import, which may affect how customs authorities handle entry of these cultural artifacts.
What to do next
- Verify all imported cultural objects for this exhibition have corresponding DOS determination documentation
- Retain Public Notice 12987 documentation for customs and border inspection purposes
- Update artifact loan tracking systems with determination reference numbers
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Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Fragments of Memory” Exhibition
A Notice by the State Department on 04/09/2026
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Department of State
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SUMMARY:
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition “Fragments of Memory” at The Jewish Museum, New York, New York; the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, North Carolina; and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Reed Liriano, Program Coordinator, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202-632-6471; email: section2459@state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, 2200 C Street NW (SA-5), Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522-0505.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236-3 of August 28, 2000, and Delegation of Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021.
Sherry C. Keneson-Hall,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-06852 Filed 4-8-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-05-P
Published Document: 2026-06852 (91 FR 18020)
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