Review & Frequenly Asked Questions:

The Abbe Museum is dedicated to exploring and highlighting the history and culture of Maine’s native people, the Wabanaki tribe.

  • Question: Where are the two locations of the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor?
    Answer: The Abbe Museum is located at Mount Desert Street in the center of Bar Harbor and at Sieur de Monts in Acadia National Park.
  • Question: What does the Abbe Museum's collection feature?
    Answer: The museum’s collections feature a large variety of artifacts made by Native Americans during prehistoric and historical times, and later by Europeans who settled in Maine in the early 17th century.
  • Question: What are some examples of artifacts at the Abbe Museum?
    Answer: Examples of artifacts include arrows and spearheads, harpoons, combs, and a rare flute that dates back more than 2,000 years.
  • Question: What is unique about the Sieur de Monts building?
    Answer: The purpose-built Sieur de Monts building is one of Maine’s distinctive architectural structures and an excellent example of Mediterranean architecture.

Location: Abbe Museum, 26 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, 207-288-3519

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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