We’ve been hard at work this week designing, painting, and building our new core exhibit, People of the First Light. Our main gallery is truly transforming, and here’s a sneak peek of one of the sections of the exhibit! This design concept shows the elevation of a platform and mural called “Thousands of Generations.” It … More People of the First Light Sneak Peek
Wabanaki people, their history and their culture, represent at least a 12,000-year-long experience in their homeland. This continuous narrative for the Wabanaki people – a historic confederacy between the Abenaki, Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot – offers an extraordinary story of resilience with contemporary meaning and relevance. To communicate these messages, the Abbe Museum will … More Coming Soon – People of the First Light exhibit
If you’ve been reading the plan, reading the blog, or paying attention to our chatter on social media, you might be wondering how we came to decolonization. What was the impetus? In late 2012, the Abbe Museum Board of Trustees established a Decolonization Initiative Task Force. The Initiative was an outgrowth of the 2012 Board … More How Did We Come to Decolonization?
It’s been a week since we introduced the Abbe’s new plan to you and the response has been incredibly enthusiastic. … More Decolonization Defined, Thoughts?
The Abbe Museum has a new plan! … More A New Vision for the Abbe Museum
Abbe Museum Strategic Plan 