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The South Australian Museum is closing its Pacific Cultures Gallery August 3rd to give century-old treasures—like a historic hut, masks, headdresses, and a canoe—a much-needed deep clean and conservation upgrade. This move follows a decade-old repatriation policy shift, prioritizing cultural care and long-term preservation. Community elders stress the importance of keeping these artifacts accessible for future generations, ensuring heritage stays alive for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The gallery will reopen in December, with pop-up exhibits showcasing other stored Pacific collections. New director, a conservation expert, is thrilled to unveil unseen treasures. Crucially, Pacific communities are leading the stewardship process, ensuring their ancestral items are preserved with their voices at the center.

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