Museum
Abbe Museum
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The Abbe Museum offers an in-depth look at the Wabanaki people, the original inhabitants of Maine. Located in downtown Bar Harbor, the museum features exhibits of traditional basketry, stone tools, and birchbark canoes, as well as contemporary art. Visitors can explore the Wabanaki timeline from ancient times to the present, gaining insight into their enduring culture. The museum's collection includes over 50,000 artifacts, making it a key resource for understanding Maine's Native heritage.
Don't miss
- View the extensive collection of Wabanaki basketry, including fancy and utilitarian baskets
- Explore the permanent exhibition 'Wabanaki: People of the Dawn'
- See contemporary works by Wabanaki artists in rotating galleries
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Abbe Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inHistoric Bar Harbor Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Guide4.4★ · 39 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$13 per personSee dates →
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