The Abbe Museum in Downtown Bar Harbor
26 Mt Desert Street / PO Box 286 / Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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2024 Seasonal Hours: Beginning Tuesday, May 28, our standard hours of operation will be 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. No admission will be sold after 4:30 pm.
Closed on all federal holidays excluding Indigenous People’s Day. Closes for the 2024 season on October 31, 2024.
The Abbe values accessibility and seeks to create a space that is inclusive to all visitors. If there is anything you may need or have questions about ahead of your visit please don’t hesitate to reach out to 207-288-3519 or visit@abbemusuem.org. Service dogs are welcome at the Museum. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed.
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No reservations required for groups of 9 or less.
Adults: $12
Seniors: $9
Adolescents (5-17): $7
Children 4 & under: Free
Group rates & tours: More Info
FREE admission for those with a Tribal ID, Military ID, and Abbe Museum members.
If you have an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card, show it when you arrive for FREE admission (parties of 1 to 4) to the Abbe Museum through Museums for All. Through this program, we're partnering with museums across the country to make sure everyone can experience the best museums have to offer. To find other participating museums, visit the Museums for All website. The Abbe honors all forms of public assistance for this program.
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The downtown museum location does not have a public parking lot on-site. However, we do offer one ADA accessible spot and two electric vehicle charging stations for public use in the Staff lot behind the building. For information about public parking in Bar Harbor, we recommend the town website.
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Parents, guardians, and caregivers must be responsible for the supervision of their children at all times. Neither museum staff nor volunteers can take the place of a parent/guardian or assume responsibility for unsupervised children at any point during your visit.
All children 15 and under must be supervised at all times (“supervised child”) and in the immediate presence of a parent/guardian or other responsible caregiver identified by a parent/guardian. Caregivers must be a minimum of 16 years or older.
Children aged 16 and older (“unsupervised children”) may be unsupervised provided that:
• They are able to behave appropriately while unsupervised.
• The time they are left alone does not exceed the child’s comfort level with the situation.
• They are, at all times, the legal responsibility of their parent/legal guardian and have an emergency contact available who can come and pick them up at the museum on short notice. -
Sieur de Monts Spring in Acadia National Park
49 Sweetwater Circle / Acadia National Park / Bar Harbor, ME 04609
CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
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The Sieur de Monts location is temporarily closed for maintenance. Please subscribe to our social media and e-newsletter for future announcements, and consider visiting our other location in downtown Bar Harbor.
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The Abbe Museum at Sieur de Monts Spring was founded in 1926 and first opened to the public in 1928. The museum is named for its founder, Dr. Robert Abbe (1851-1928), an eminent New York physician known for his pioneering use of radiation therapy. A beloved summer resident of Bar Harbor, during the 1920s Dr. Abbe assembled a collection of early Native American artifacts found in the Frenchman Bay area. (Learn More)
Group Visits & Tours
Looking for information about K-12 School Group tours? Please visit our Programs page.
Self-guided groups can be scheduled for our current hours of operation. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact us at visit@abbemuseum.org or submit a tour request using the button below.
Rates & Policies: Additional fees will be charged for reservation requests scheduled outside of standard operating hours*, for reservation requests made within 7 days of the requested date ($50.00), and for any alterations to reservations without advanced notice ($25.00). Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours before the scheduled time. Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows will forfeit their deposit. We reserve the right to alter, adjust, or cancel reservations if necessary. Fifty Percent (50%) of your payment is due upon signing of the agreement. The rest of the payment is due upon arrival unless otherwise arranged.
*Fees will be dependent on type of tour/program requested, date, and time of request
Self-Guided Group
Groups of 10 or more people can receive a reduced fee. Seven-day notice is appreciated for all self-guided groups (please note: groups of 20 or more must make a reservation). Full payment is due upon arrival.
Guided Tours
Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more and advanced reservations are required. Guided tours last about one hour in our downtown location, with time after to visit the galleries and gift shop.
Group Program
Abbe educators will create a customized 1-hour program for groups of 5 or more participants. Prices start at $35 per person.
