Bienenkundemuseum Münstertal

Om museet

The Bienenkundemuseum (beekeeping museum) traces back to the Münstertal Beekeepers' Association, founded in 1901, which shaped bee breeding in the valley for decades – for example with its own mating station for breeding the Carniolan honey bee. Under its long-time chairman Eugen Pfefferle, the association opened its own museum in 1978 in the former town hall of Obermünstertal in the Spielweg district. In 1985 a teaching apiary was added nearby, where courses for new beekeepers take place.

Across more than 800 square meters in twelve rooms, the museum shows how people have worked with bees since the Stone Age: from honey hunters and medieval forest beekeepers (Zeidler) to modern apiculture. Hundreds of exhibits from many countries, live bees and a video show explain the biology of these insects and their importance for nature and agriculture.

A local history section complements the collection. Association members spent countless hours building a large 1:50 scale diorama that depicts former life in the valley with Black Forest houses, charcoal burners, forest workers and the monastery. The museum is still run by the beekeepers' association on a volunteer basis without government funding; in 1980 it received a state award for community civic initiatives.

Højdepunkter

• More than 800 m² of exhibition space in twelve rooms
• Live bees and exhibits from around the world
• History from honey hunters and medieval forest beekeepers to modern apiculture
• Black Forest diorama at 1:50 scale
• Teaching apiary of the beekeepers' association

Permanente udstillinger

• Mensch und Biene – von der Steinzeit bis heute – The main exhibition traces the development of beekeeping from honey gathering to modern apiculture and shows the role of bees in nature.
• Kultur- und Heimatkunde mit Schwarzwald-Diorama – A 1:50 scale model built by association members depicts houses, crafts and scenes from the history of the Münstertal.

Grundlagt

1978

Ejer

Imkerverein Münstertal e. V.

Ledelse

Karl Pfefferle

Entrépriser & rabatter

Cash only; cards not accepted.

Tilgængelighed

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Børn og familie

Velegnet til børn og familier

The large Black Forest diorama and the live bees appeal to children and adults alike; reduced prices and guided tours are available for children and school classes.

Transport & parkering

Service & spisesteder

• Museumsbutik

Candles and souvenirs made by association members are for sale.

Arrangementer & udlejning

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