Acadia National Park

Was the first national park in the U.S. whose land was donated entirely by private citizens.

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Acadia National Park Sieur de Monts Spring
The wild Gardens of Acadia, the Abbe Museum which exhibits Native American Abnaki artifacts, the Park Nature Center and the covered spring itself are all located at Sieur de Monts Spring in Acadia National Park

A stop at the Sieur de Monts Spring is essential to your visit to the Acadia National Park.

Sieur de Monts Spring

The Sieur de Monts Spring:

Wild Gardens of Acadia
Managed by the Bar Harbor Garden Club, this .75-acre outdoor garden reflects typical habitats found on Mount Desert Island. Each species is labeled in its most characteristic habitat. There is no fee. Open year round.
Abbe Museum
Each season this private museum features a major exhibit on Native American culture from this region. Open mid-May to mid-October. Fee charged. The Abbe Museum has another location open year round (except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and the month of January) in downtown Bar Harbor. For more information about either location, call 207-288-3519.
Sieur de Monts Spring Nature Center:
Exhibits explore the natural history of Acadia and depict how the park monitors and protects those resources. The center is open seasonally mid-May to late September. There is no admission charge. Operated by the National Park Service.
Island Explorer Shuttle Bus pickup and drop-off

Acadia National Park Sieur de Monts SpringThe wild Gardens of Acadia, the Abbe Museum which exhibits Native American Abnaki artifacts, the Park Nature Center and the covered spring itself are all located at Sieur de Monts Spring in Acadia National Park