Aula Museo Abejas del Valle
Beekeeping museum room in Poyales del Hoyo where the work of bees can be watched live in hanging hives, with guided visits.
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About the museum
The Aula Museo Abejas del Valle is in the Tiétar Valley, on the southern slope of the Gredos sierra, between Poyales del Hoyo and Candeleda. It is a living museum dedicated to bees and their relationship with people, and it is always visited with a beekeeping guide.
During the visit, live bees can be seen in hanging hives, and the explanation covers how the colony is organised, the structure of the honeycomb, the bees' enemies, hive products and pollination. High-definition images show the queen laying eggs and the worker bees gathering honey and pollen.
The exhibition also includes old beekeeping equipment and looks at the role of the bee throughout history: food, medicine, art, worship and lighting. There is a shop selling bee products.
Highlights
- Observing live bees in hanging hives
- Guided visit led by a beekeeper
- High-definition images of the queen and the worker bees
- Exhibition of old beekeeping equipment
- Shop selling hive products
Permanent exhibition
- Museo vivo de las abejas – Guided visit with live bee observation, an explanation of life in the hive and an exhibition of old beekeeping equipment.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5.50Children aged 5 to 12 |
| Children & teens | €5.50Children aged 5 to 12, inclusive. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €6 per personAdult group, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Children's group: €4.50 per person. |
Groups can book any day by prior appointment.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 8+
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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Recommended for adults and for children aged 8 and over.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Regular SAMAR bus service from Madrid's Estación Sur to Poyales del Hoyo.
Located between Poyales del Hoyo and Candeleda, in the Tiétar Valley.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop with bee products (food, cosmetics, propolis), open during the same hours as the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits are always guided by a beekeeper. Bookings on 678 562 904, 699 859 667 or at abejasdelvalle@gmail.com. School visits, parents' associations (AMPA) and other associations are welcome. |
