ABBE MUSEUM

BAR HARBOR, ME

The Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine is a leading cultural institution dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and culture of the Wabanaki people. The museum was established in 1928 by Dr. Robert Abbe, an amateur archaeologist and collector of Native American artifacts. Abbe was passionate about preserving the history and culture of the Wabanaki people, who have been living in the area for thousands of years. Today, the Abbe Museum's collection includes nearly 10,000 artifacts, including basketry, pottery, tools, and clothing.

The Abbe Museum offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and events. The museum's permanent exhibit, Wabanaki: People of the Dawn, explores the history and culture of the Wabanaki people. The museum also offers a variety of temporary exhibits, lectures, and workshops. In addition, the museum hosts the Great Hall Talks series, which features lectures and discussions on a variety of topics related to the Wabanaki people.

The Abbe Museum is a National Historic Landmark and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum is open year-round and admission is free. The Abbe Museum is a great way to learn about the Wabanaki people and their culture.

ABBE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BAR HARBOR ME. US MID #8402300091

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 680,839 from tax period 201209 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 2072883519
• website: www.abbemuseum.org

ABBE MUSEUM
PO BOX 286
BAR HARBOR
ME
04609-0286

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