FamxplorBeekeeping Museum
What to expect
The Museum of Apiculture in Radovljica is a unique cultural heritage in Slovenia and the world, presenting the rich tradition of Slovenian beekeeping. The museum's exhibits include information about the important personalities that characterised the development of beekeeping, such as Anton Janša, and a large collection dedicated to beekeeping tools and techniques. Visitors can learn about the biology of the Carniolan grey bee, its relevance to and place in the environment, and the threats it faces from nature. The museum also features an observation hive where visitors can watch bees from May to October, as well as interactive points and video content. The museum showcases many trades that have evolved around beekeeping, such as candle-making and honey bread making. The collection includes decorative painted beehive frontal panels, which are a true speciality of Slovenian folk culture. Families can enjoy a fun and educational experience, with something for all generations, including special interactive points for children to learn about bees in a fun way
Plan your family visit to the Beekeeping Museum with these blog insights 👇
Radovljica: The Bee and Gingerbread Town
Activities: We went to the Imkereimuseum (Beekeeping Museum) which is in the Schloss (castle) at the main square. We saw four rooms that showed the special relationship of the Slovenians with their bees. We learned about the history of beekeeping and the bee hives
Highlights: Learning about the history of beekeeping. The museum's exhibits were very interesting and informative. The children were fascinated by the bee hives decorated with human figures and other designs, including those with religious themes ✨