Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor: Photos, Reviews & Location

Modern museum showcasing the culture of the native Wabanaki people with various exhibits & events.

At a glance

#11 of 12 Tourist attractions in Bar Harbor

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.42

0.1 km from the center of Bar Harbor

Rating breakdown

5 ★66%
4 ★20%
3 ★8%
2 ★5%
1 ★2%

26 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

abbemuseum.org

(207) 288-3519

Quick facts

What is the rating of Abbe Museum?: Abbe Museum is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 288 reviews.
How does Abbe Museum rank in Bar Harbor?: Abbe Museum is #11 of 12 Tourist attractions in Bar Harbor by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Abbe Museum located?: 26 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 — 0.1 km from the center of Bar Harbor.
How can I contact Abbe Museum?: Phone: (207) 288-3519 · Website: abbemuseum.org

Reviews (8)

Christopher Paquette 2023 Oct 25

Very nice and informative history museum.

Naveen Mudaliar 2023 Sep 30

There are a million better things to do in Bar Harbor/Acadia. Even just sitting on a bench in the nearby park. The people running this center are completely unmoored from reality and don't seem to value facts.

Megan Cooper 2023 Jul 31

As a former NH resident & current Washington resident, I was very curious about this exhibit. I’m somewhat familiar with WA coastal native tribes so this opportunity to learn about this east coast’s tribes was exciting. Wonderful!

Doris E 2022 Oct 26

A great museum that I highly recommend. Beautiful and modern exhibits with some changing content. Listen to speakers in local languages, contemporary music, and two short films. Very friendly staff. It's amazing how much is in the space. Remember to go downstairs too. I had wanted to see the large room but it was closed.

Karen Dauer 2021 Sep 14

Lovely museum spot in Bar Harbor. The museum is hosting a beautiful exhibit about the Wabanaki people and their crafts: quilling and basket making. Intricate handiwork both historic and present day. Lovely and very interesting.

Mezasu M 2021 Jul 17

Lovely staff. Everyone is kind and knowledgeable. The whole place is very clean and spacious. The items in their collection are well kept and everything was laid out nicely with clear descriptions of each item. Their gift shop has some nice items as well.

Daniel Garepis-Holland 2018 Aug 16

Very interesting and informative museum which outlines very well the history of Native Americans in Maine and neighboring states from precolonial times to today. Also has a gift shop. The museum is relatively small but makes good use of space. I would recommend this museum.

Matt Ballard (450nm) 2017 Jun 26

We had a great experience visiting. Shop staff were knowledgeable about the museum and town and very friendly. There's something for everyone to learn here and the exhibits are clear, engaging and creative.

In the shop there are a range of things to buy including beautiful artwork by native artists.