Múzeum včelárstva na Slovensku

About the museum

The Múzeum včelárstva na Slovensku developed in the cadastre of the municipality of Kráľová pri Senci as a beekeeping school and property of the Slovenský zväz včelárov (Slovak Beekeepers' Association) in the years 1932–1933. The site is run by the Včelárska paseka, a facility of the association. The beginnings of the collection are linked to the initiative of R. Mičieta, the author of the first work on the history of beekeeping in Slovakia.

The open-air museum is built in an English park by the road between Senec and Sládkovičovo. The exhibition presents unique collections of hives, some of which were already in use in the 17th century, and box hives of various types from the 18th century. In the building of the large apiary are honey extractors, presses for comb foundations and beekeeping equipment from various periods of the development of Slovak beekeeping.

The site also offers a nature trail, a rest zone, a honey-processing room and observation bee colonies. Visitors can take part in an expert excursion with a lecture, a guided tasting of honeys and meads, or a course; accommodation is also possible on the site.

Highlights

• Collection of historical hives, some from the 17th century
• Large apiary with honey extractors, comb-foundation presses and beekeeping equipment
• Observation bee colonies in a hive behind glass
• Nature trail in the English park
• Tasting of honeys and meads and a shop selling bee products

Permanent exhibition

• Skanzen a múzeum včelárstva – Collections of historical hives, a large apiary with beekeeping tools and a nature trail in the English park.

Operated by

Včelárska paseka (zariadenie Slovenského zväzu včelárov)

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Use of the toilets is free of charge.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Excursions are adapted for children from nursery and primary schools; the programme includes a honey tasting and candle making. In bad weather the lecture takes place in a hall with capacity for 100 children.

Getting there & parking

The open-air museum lies by the road Senec – Sládkovičovo.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop selling bee products (honey, mead, pollen, propolis, wax), canteen in the main building, garden seating with a grill and a gazebo. The site also offers accommodation.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The main building has two lecture halls; the grounds include garden seating with a large grill and a gazebo, suitable for company and school events and family celebrations.

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