Bee Museum Rhodes
Museum dedicated to the bee in Pastida on Rhodes, with transparent observation hives, an apiary garden and interactive exhibits.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Bee Museum operates on the premises of Melissokomiki Dodekanisou S.A., on the Tsairi–Airport road in Pastida on Rhodes. The company was founded in 1999 and works with more than 70 beekeepers of the islands of the area; it produces and packs honey and other hive products, as well as the traditional Rhodian sweet melekouni.
The museum is housed in modern buildings of its own of 3,000 m², on a plot of 8,500 m² with a beekeeping park. The exhibition is divided into four sections: the history and tradition of beekeeping on Rhodes, the tools and products of the bee, honey and pollination, and the biology of the bee.
Visitors see bees up close in transparent observation hives, learn how honey is produced and use digital exhibits and educational games. In the apiary garden grow herbs and flowers of Rhodes that the bees visit, while the museum’s shop sells natural bee products.
Highlights
- Transparent observation hives
- Four thematic sections on the history, products and biology of the bee
- Interactive digital exhibits and educational games
- Apiary garden with herbs and flowers of Rhodes
- Operated by
- Μελισσοκομική Δωδεκανήσου ΑΕΒΕ
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Young people aged 13–18, students and people over 65. |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 11 · Children under 12: free; young people aged 13–18: €3. |
| Seniors | €3People over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission on presentation of a card. |
| Students & apprentices | €3 |
| Groups | –Group visits are by appointment. |
Free admission with a card for unemployed people, large families, teachers, members of the press and people with disabilities.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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The museum has special sections for children, interactive applications and educational games.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Παστίδα · 800 m
Bus from Rhodes to Pastida and then about 800 m on foot, or from Rhodes to Kremasti and then by taxi.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Natural bee products are offered and can be tasted at the museum’s shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Group visits and school visits are booked on +30 2241 048 200 (Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30) or at beemuseum@mel.gr. |
