Become a Member of the Abbe!
Discover something new on every visit and stay connected year-round. Enjoy unlimited free admission, priority access, member discounts, and more.
Join today and become part of our global community of supporters dedicated to helping the Abbe educate and inspire thousands each year.
Member Benefits
All new or renewing members at the $75 Level will receive the following member benefits:
Free admission for two adults and children under 18 living in the same household.
10% discount on Abbe Shop purchases (excludes online shop)
Advance notice of Museum programs, and invitations to member only experiences and events.
Members renewing at the $125 Level will receive all of the above including:
Free admission to museums in the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program.
Free subscription to First American Art Magazine, published four times a year.
If you have questions about your membership, please contact us at (207) 288-3519 or membership@abbemuseum.org.
Why Membership?
For over ninety years the Abbe Museum has changed lives through learning – challenging perspectives and encouraging our visitors to consider alternate viewpoints.
But we could not do it without you!
From the beginning, you have supported our vision. When we expanded from a small trailside museum in Acadia National Park to our downtown Bar Harbor location. When we challenged traditional museum thinking through decolonization. You were there. And now as we embark on some of our biggest ventures to date your support means more than ever.
Your contributions continue to make the Abbe Museum a trusted and important cultural institution, and the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the state of Maine. By supporting the Abbe today, you are directly impacting our day-to-day operations, allowing us to continue important museum work that extends beyond our walls. The Abbe has a lasting, tangible impact on our audiences, partners, and collaborators. We are privileged by these experiences and are humbled by their responses. As we embark on another ninety years of change we are emboldened by past and current successes. We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us, and we are grateful to share our journey with you.
Gift Memberships
Gift a year’s worth of memories to last a lifetime! Share your love of the Abbe by gifting a year of membership today. We can send the welcome packet directly to you or the recipient. Alternatively, you can purchase a gift membership by calling (207) 288-3519, or purchase in person at the museum gift shop the next time you visit.
