Hudson Museum, Anthropology museum at Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, United States.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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