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The 2020 Waponahki Student Art Show showcases Indigenous student artwork at the Abbe Museum.
Current exhibits at the Abbe Museum include Wabanaki photography and immersive installations by Native artists in Maine.
Free lesson plans, background readings, and professional development for teaching Wabanaki history and living cultures. Aligned to Maine's LD 291.
Guided tours and interactive programs on Wabanaki history, sovereignty, and stewardship, for visitors, school groups, and community organizations.
The Dawnland Festival of Arts & Ideas, presented by Abbe Museum, features Indigenous artists, thought leaders, and cultural celebration in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Wolankeyawolotultiq, meaning 'take good care of each other,' is a Passamaquoddy/Maliseet term emphasizing community and kinship.
How to support Wabanaki environmental stewardship and land rights: amplify Native voices, learn from Indigenous ecological knowledge, take action.
The Abbe Museum Indian Market (AMIM) celebrates Native art and artists on Bar Harbor’s Village Green.
The Abbe Museum provides press resources on Wabanaki cultures, exhibits, and events.
Required Education - Undergraduate Degree (or Equivalent)
Membership starts at $75 and includes free admission for two adults and children, a shop discount, and reciprocal access at NARM museums.
Your gift supports Wabanaki artists, educators, and exhibitions at the Abbe Museum. Give annually, or explore planned giving and legacy options.
The Abbe is governed by a Board of Trustees alongside a Wabanaki Advisory Council of leaders appointed by the Wabanaki Nations in Maine.
TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Penobscot Indian Nation MEDIUM: Clothing ARTIST STATEMENT Lee DeCora Francis (Penobscot and Ho-Chunk) is an educator, artist, author, and community leader whose work is grounded in Indigenous education, cultural revitalization, and service to her people. Over the past two
The Dawnland Festival of Arts & Ideas features Wabanaki artists, performers, storytellers, and panelists.
Dawnland Festival of Arts & Ideas (July 12-14, 2024) at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbord, Maine. Native Arts Market, Indigenous Thought Leadership & Performances >
Wabanaki: the Maliseet, Abenaki, Mi'kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot Nations, sovereign peoples whose homelands span Maine and the Northeast.
The Abbe Museum advances understanding of Wabanaki Nations' heritage, living cultures, and homelands.
From a 1926 trailside museum at Sieur de Monts Spring to a year-round downtown museum built on partnership with the Wabanaki Nations.
Reach the Abbe Museum at (207) 288-3519 or info@abbemuseum.org. Media inquiries, press images, and interview requests welcome.
Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm at 26 Mt Desert Street in downtown Bar Harbor. Adult admission $18. Parking, accessibility, and group visit details.
One mission, two locations - Inspiring new learning about the Wabanaki Nations with every visit. In recent years, the Abbe has grown from a small trailside museum, privately operated within Acadia National Park, to an exciting contemporary museum in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor.
One mission, two locations - Inspiring new learning about the Wabanaki Nations with every visit. In recent years, the Abbe has grown from a small trailside museum, privately operated within Acadia National Park, to an exciting contemporary museum in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor.
The Abbe Museum outlines how it collects, uses, and protects visitor information.
Terms governing use of abbemuseum.org, ticket purchases, shop orders, and the handling of Wabanaki cultural content.
