HUDSON MUSEUM

ORONO, ME

The Hudson Museum is a museum located on the campus of the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. Established in 1939, it was named after its founder, Dr. Frederick E. Hudson. The museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of art, artifacts and cultural objects from various cultures around the world.

The museum's collection includes over 9,000 artifacts, art objects, and specimens from around the world, with a focus on Native American cultures of Maine, the Americas, and the Arctic. The museum also has a significant collection of African art and artifacts, as well as objects from Asia, Oceania, and Europe.

The exhibits at the museum are divided into several galleries, including the Maine Indian Gallery, the Arctic Gallery, the African Gallery, and the World Cultures Gallery. The museum also houses a research library, which contains books, manuscripts, and other materials related to anthropology, archaeology, and Native American history.

The Hudson Museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibitions. Admission to the museum is free, and it is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday. The museum is an important resource for the community and a popular destination for tourists visiting the Orono area.

HUDSON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ORONO ME. US MID #8402300050

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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HUDSON MUSEUM
MAINE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
ORONO
ME
04469

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