Hudson Museum

Museum

At the University of Maine, the Hudson Museum houses Native American, Arctic and ethnographic collections-artifacts, textiles and cultural material that attract scholars, students and regional visitors.

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Hudson Museum essentials

Address: University of Maine Museum, Orono, ME 04473, United States
Website: umaine.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, some weekend hours during exhibition periods (check website)
Admission: Free (suggested donation)
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About Hudson Museum

The Hudson Museum is an archaeology and ethnology museum housed at the University of Maine in Orono. Its collections emphasise Native American material culture from the Northeast, with additional holdings from Arctic and world cultures.

Exhibits combine archaeological objects, ethnographic material and contemporary Indigenous art to support teaching and public education. The museum mounts rotating exhibitions and educational programs aimed at schools, university classes and the general public.

The museum is located on the University of Maine campus in Orono in central Maine, serving both the university community and regional visitors.

  • Collection focus: Holds strong collections of material related to the Indigenous peoples of Maine and the wider northeastern and Arctic regions, used for research and education.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Hudson Museum

The Hudson Museum is indoor and accessible year-round; crowd levels follow academic calendars with quieter summers and busier term times.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Good for combining museum visits with campus events and outdoor activities in Maine.
Fall
September-October · 5-15°C
Leaf color and academic rhythm make for a quiet, picturesque visit.

Weather & Climate near Hudson Museum

Climate

Hudson Museum's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1041 mm/year), wettest in September, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 18 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -14° - -2° -14° 84 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
February - -12° - -1° -12° 67 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
March - -6° - 5° -5° 82 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
April - 0° - 11° 3° 84 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
May - 6° - 19° 12° 85 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
June - 11° - 24° 17° 91 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
July - 14° - 27° 20° 89 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
August - 13° - 26° 19° 87 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
September - 8° - 21° 14° 95 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
October - 3° - 14° 6° 87 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
November - -2° - 7° -1° 95 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
December - -10° - 0° -10° 95 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Hudson Museum

The museum is located on the University of Maine campus in Orono. It is reachable by car from Bangor (about 20-30 minutes) and by local transit; campus visitor parking and signage lead to the museum entrance.

Tips for Visiting Hudson Museum

  • Allow time for the Native American and regional natural-history displays; guided tours with museum staff are sometimes available by appointment.
  • Park at the University of Maine campus and walk to the museum; campus maps will indicate the best visitor parking areas.
  • Check for temporary exhibits and community programs which often highlight local indigenous cultures.