This museum is beautifully laid out like other Smithsonian-related institutions. It has a lovely display of baskets both in exhibits and the gift shop. There is a moving exhibit on the effects of drug addiction in the native people's community. There is an interactive section for kids. I only wish it was even larger.

Abbe Museum – we visited the smaller location at Sieur de Monts Spring inside Acadia National Park on the Park Loop Road, very close to the Sieur de Monts Spring & Nature Center. There is a minimal admission fee here (and this paid fee can be applied towards the admission price of the downtown Bar Harbor location). At Sieur De... More 

Did you know Maine has Native American Heritage? Take some time to venture through this museum, Learn about their culture...see and enjoy the exhibits...stroll through the store and even purchase a Native-made product. I've been there many, many times,...there's always something new and different.

There was history in time lines and placards. The anteroom with the beautiful birch bark canoe did an excellent job describing the different tribes that inhabited the current north eastern coast of US and Canada. Including the challenges that random borders and warfare between the French and British caused by creating artificial borders for the native communities. Much of this... More 

We took an evening history walk and were so impressed. We learned a lot about local history from the very knowledgeable interpreter. We saw parts of town that we would otherwise have missed entirely. Go to the Abbe Museum for an awesome learning experience!

This museum is small but packed with information and nsights about the lives of the Native Americans that once occupied the land.

We loved learning about the Native American history in the Maine. Beautifully maintained artifacts as well as modern day arts, crafts, and stories of the problems that face these people today are contained in this museum.

This is a relatively small museum. Since it is about native americans, and done in cooperation with them it is certainly politically correct. It is also kid friendly. Good for adults with lots of information and good for kids. It takes less than 90 minutes to see. It is right near the central square park in downtown. You will save... More 

Great exhibits showcasing the native people of the area. Storyboards about their lives, crafts and homes