The Arts

The Arts

When it comes to the arts and performing arts, Bar Harbor offers something for all tastes. Since its early days when two Hudson River Valley artists, Thomas Cole and Frederic Church, set out one summer in the early 1800's in search of a scenic fishing village called Eden on the coast of Maine, Bar Harbor has been world-renown as an artist community. And so began America's love affair with one of the most beautiful places in the world - Bar Harbor, Maine. The town has several art galleries, art shows and two celebrated music festivals offering everything from string orchestras, through chamber music, to jazz. Bars and clubs host a range of bands and solo artists that complete the musical mix. Movies have never seemed more enjoyable than when seen in our art-deco theater. The arts really shine in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Business Listings

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Tel: 288-3441 (Info line)
35 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
The newly restored historic Criterion Theatre now offers an expanded schedule of movies, live music, dramatic performances, and other special events. Tour the theatre in its 1932 art deco splendor, or enjoy top-quality entertainment from a unique floating balcony serving wine and beer.
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Tel: 288-3519
26 Mount Desert Street, , P.O. Box 286 Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
The most fascinating journey in Bar Harbor begins at the Abbe Museum! Discover the story of the first people of Maine through exhibitions and programs that span 10,000 years of history, art and archaeology. Learn about the Native people of Maine today and enjoy their songs and stories, arts and crafts. Visit the Museum Shop for high quality gifts crafted by Maine Native people. Downtown museum: open May-November. Historic Abbe at Sieur de Monts Spring: open May-October. Admission charged.

Additional Resources

BAR HARBOR FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Newport Drive
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
244-9107
BAR HARBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL
35 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
288-5829
BAR HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
59 Cottage St., Rodick Bldg.
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
(212) 222-1026
IMPROV ACADIA
15 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
288-2503
SAGEGRASS GALLERY
15 Cottage St.
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
288-9442
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
Route 233 Eagle Lake Rd.
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
288-3338
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  • Acadia Welcome Center
  • 1201 Bar Harbor Rd
  • Trenton, Maine 04605
  • Phone:1-800-345-4617
  • Fax:(207)-667-9080