Hudson Museum

The Hudson Museum is an anthropology collection housed within the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine campus. Its holdings include ceramics, weapons, baskets, tools, and gold work from various regions of North America.

The museum opened in 1986 as part of the University of Maine's commitment to anthropological research and cultural documentation. Its founding reflected a growing institutional focus on preserving and presenting the heritage of indigenous peoples across the Americas.

The galleries show how indigenous peoples of North America and the Arctic made and valued their crafted objects, from woven baskets to carved tools. Walking through these spaces, you encounter the skills and choices of the communities who created them.

The museum occupies the second floor of the Collins Center for the Arts and is normally open during daytime hours on weekdays. Admission is free, and it stays open extended hours when performances are happening in the center.

During performances at the Collins Center, you can visit the museum during intermissions, making it a quiet retreat between shows. Many visitors take advantage of this opportunity to explore the collection in small, unhurried groups.

Location: Maine

Inception: 1986

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00; Holidays off

Website: http://umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum

GPS coordinates: 44.89962,-68.66678

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21