Beekeeping Museum

 The only Beekeeping Museum in Lithuania, guarded by sculptures of pagan gods, invites you to discover the secrets of beekeeping up close. It is a pleasure to stroll around the museum grounds, taste honey, or relax in hammocks. The indoor interactive exhibitions invite visitors to step into a beekeeper’s house, workshop, and even inside a beehive.

Located in the northwestern part of Aukštaitija National Park, on the edge of the Minčia forest, in Stripeikiai – the oldest village in the park, first mentioned in the Livonian chronicles in 1357 – the Beekeeping Museum belongs to the administration of Aukštaitija National Park and Labanoras Regional Park. The museum homestead and outdoor exhibition are spread across two scenic hills separated by the flowing Tauragnas stream, fed by Lithuania’s deepest lake, Lake Tauragnas. On the hillside, where ancient horizontal and vertical log hives are displayed, visitors are welcomed by a sculpture of the Lithuanian bee god Babilas. In the traditional house, visitors learn about the history of Lithuanian beekeeping and how tree beekeepers protected bees from bears, which were once common in the Minčia forest. In the old granary, exhibitions by local artists are held, while the third building, formerly a хозяйственный structure, showcases the works of beekeeper-carpenters, their tools, and antique honey extractors. After exploring the exhibits, you can walk down to the stream, where gazebos are set up, enjoy honey collected by bees, or refresh yourself under a small waterfall during the summer.

On the other side of the Tauragnas stream, it is worth visiting the hut of the bee goddess Austėja, breathing in the aroma of summer herbs visited by bees. Near the hut stands an ancient Lithuanian altar where a sacred fire is lit in honor of the goddess Gabija during museum festivals. Here you can also admire four majestic oak sculptures representing the myths of four nations, including Lithuania. They tell visitors about humanity’s spiritual experience, the origins of the beekeeper, bees, and nectar plants. On Linden Hill, on the second hill, families will find enjoyable activities – wing-shaped swings, a honeycomb-shaped sandbox, nature therapy in hammocks under linden trees, and friendly conversations in gazebos.

ATTENTION – updated 2026-04-29:

The Beekeeping Museum is buzzing like a hive after a long winter and invites you to its first spring gathering!

On May 2, from 10:00 to 18:00, we open our gates for a new season full of discoveries – like a bee’s journey across a blooming field.

This year we are bringing in new energy so that every visit becomes a small adventure – where curiosity hums and experiences stick to memory like honey to a spoon.

The highlight of the season – new educators (and their new programs), whose experiences unfold like different blossoms in a shared meadow:

– Anželika Laužikienė – her stories about food not only sound vivid but also carry aroma, as if you were tasting time where every bite has its own story;

– Birutė Pečiūraitė Baltuškienė – an architect of forms, allowing creativity to grow like a honeycomb, where small details create a strong and beautiful world;

– Gabija Kukevičiūtė – a graduate of the Vilnius Academy of Arts and founder of „KAVATŪTA“ who transforms coffee into a ritual and a cup into a small work of art.

New educational programs with the Cultural Passport – like fresh nectar for curious minds.

And the café „Bitutė“ will tempt visitors this season with flavors that feel like a good conversation: gentle at first, then surprising, and finally lingering.

Come visit – every day here buzzes with a new story, and you can become part of it.

The museum welcomes visitors from May 2 until October, Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on Mondays.

Admission to the exhibition: €6, discounted €3.

Guided tour price: €30 per group (up to 10 people) for 1 hour, or €3 per person for 1 hour when the group is larger than 10 people.

Guided tours (in Lithuanian, English, or Russian) must be booked at least 3–4 days in advance.

Educational activities must be booked in advance (at least one week prior), and any changes must be reported no later than 4 days before arrival.

Please note: Only guides from the park administration are allowed to conduct tours in the Beekeeping Museum.

Discounts apply for preschool children (in organized groups), schoolchildren, students, people with disabilities, and seniors – 50% discount.

One teacher or group leader accompanying a group of up to 10 people, and two teachers or group leaders accompanying larger groups, receive free services (except accommodation).

Educational activities must be booked in advance. Any changes must be communicated to museum staff no later than one week before arrival.

Information updated 2026-04-29