Rhodes Bee Museum

Location: Pastida
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The Bee Museum of Rhodes explores the history and traditions of beekeeping that date back to Ancient Greece. Located near the village of Pastida, it is one of the most unique museums in Greece and a must during your holidays on the island.

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Founded by the Beekeeping Company of Dodecanese, the museum was established to preserve the history of beekeeping and inform the public about the practices and traditions related to honey production. Visitors of the museum will also learn about the biology of honey bees, while a walk through the bee gardens showcases the herbs or other plants on the island that attract pollinators. Unique features such as transparent observation hives will give you an unparalleled glimpse into the honey-making process.

The building of the museum has been designed to replicate the insides of a beehive to offer an authentic real-life experience and familiarize visitors with the life of bees. You will find out how honey is made by bees before heading to another part of the exhibition that focuses on beekeeping and honey extraction tools and equipment. In addition, you will learn about various other valuable honey-based products, such as beeswax, bee pollen, bee bread, propolis, and royal jelly that have been used as superfoods or ointments since antiquity. The on-site shop offers a vast variety of honey and hone-based products, including cosmetics.

The Bee Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 08:30 to 17:00 and on Sunday from 09:00 to 13:00.

Official website: beemuseum.gr