Headline News: Wabanaki Sovereignty in the 21st Century is a ground breaking exhibit inspired by news headlines of the past twenty years. Through a combination
of actual news headlines and first person voice of Wabanaki leaders, the exhibit will explore eight topics frequently covered in
the news. A wide array of objects will compliment the story and foster greater understanding of Wabanaki issues.
NOW HIRING
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UPDATES
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2009 Abbe Museum Annual Report
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2010 Annual Meeting
Chief Kirk E. Francis, Sr.'s Remarks >
Current Newsletter
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Visit the Abbe Museum in downtown Bar Harbor from 10-6 and the Abbe Museum at Sieur de Monts Spring in Acadia National Park from 9-4. We are now open 7 days/week.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
The Abbe Museum is Charting a
New Path. Find out how.
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COMMUNITY GALLERY
Opens on April 22. Plan a visit to the Abbe and see this wonderful exhibition of creativity from Native American students.
VOLUNTEERING
Blossom, a new Abbe volunteer prepares an exhibition mailing.
CURATOR'S FEATURES
This delicate, intricately carved doll belonged to Andrew Dana, a Penobscot born in February 1898.
Learn more about this doll and other unique items in our
collection.
See all Curator's Featured Items >
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Discover the wonderful trail of museums and historic sites from the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor to Roosevelt Campobello Int'l Park on
WABANAKI STUDY ONLINE
Asticou’s Island Domain: Wabanaki Peoples at Mount Desert Island 1500-2000 by Dr. Harald Prins and Bunny McBride.
Commissioned by the National Park Service in cooperation with Acadia National Park, the Abbe Museum and the Wabanaki Nations.
Saturday July 10th from 10-4 at the College of the Atlantic Campus, Bar Harbor, Maine. More Info >
Our Mission is inspire new learning about the Wabanaki Nations with every visit.