Horniman Museum and Gardens

Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location: 
London Road
Location: 
Forest Hill
Location: 
London
Location: 
SE23 3PQ
Funding Organisation: 
Department of Culture, Media & Sport
YLM Questionnaire Completed: 
Yes
Comment: 
Disposal Policy: 
Yes
HR On Display: 
Yes
HR Count: 
100
Iconic HR: 
No
How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance: 
The museum holds over 100 items which are, or include human remains. 29 of these are from the UK and none of these have clear provenance, date or associated information.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?: 
See above
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?: 
The museum maintains a history of use for all its collections.
Where there are human remains in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?: 
The museum responds positively for requests to research and study specimens whenever appropriate.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?: 
The museum has a published Acquisitions and Disposal Policy, which includes human remains within its remit.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?: 
The museum holds details of its human remains on its collections management database and these are available to the public on request.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?: 
We have one Egyptian mummy on display.
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?: 
Not answered.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?: 
The museum does not hold remains of this nature.