| Museums and Exhibits |
The Robert Abbe MuseumOpen mid May to mid October. Each season this private museum features a major exhibit on Native American culture from this region. Adults: $2.00, children $.50. For information call (207) 288-3519.
The Nature Center is operated by the National Park Service. The exhibits reflect Acadia's natural resources, how they are being cared for and what problems affect them. The Nature Center is open mid June to late September. There is no fee.
The Wild Gardens of Acadia is managed by The Bar Harbor Garden Club. This three-fourths acre garden reflects typical habitats found on Mount Desert Island. Each species is labeled in its most characteristic habitat. There is no fee. Open year round.
The Islesford Historical Museum is operated by the National Park Service. It can be reached by tour boats or mailboat from Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor. The exhibits tell the story of the Cranberry Isles and the people who have lived there.
The museum is open late May through September. There is no fee.
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