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Collections of Museum of Apiculture
Decorative Painted Beehive Frontal Panels
The collection includes specimens of the oldest known beehive frontal panels from the 18th century to the decline of this folk art in the early 20th century.
Numerous different motifs are painted on the panels, from religious scenes with images of saints and their stories to secular scenes from history and everyday life. The oldest painted frontal panel on display – Božjepotna Marija (Pilgrim Mary) – dates from 1758.
Hives and Hive Equipment
The collection presents Slovenian and foreign bee dwellings from the beginnings of domestic beekeeping to modern types of beehives. These include baskets made from wicker or straw, wooden hives from boards (kranjiči) and figural hives.
Individual parts of the hives and their equipment are on display, as well as the most typical beehives, the development, use and origin of which can be traced.
Beekeeping Tools
The collection of beekeeping tools is extensive and selectively exhibited. The exhibits include manual tools, machines and equipment used by beekeepers, as well as protective clothing and means of transport.
Among the items on display are those that attest to the work of beekeepers, such as swarm catchers, spoons for hiving swarms, cages for isolating drones, feeders, queen cages, honey extractors, wax presses, pipes and incense, various knives and rakes for cutting out combs, etc.
Beekeepers, Beekeeping Associations and Insignia Collection
A rich collection of insignia with which beekeepers show allegiance to the beekeeping profession and its associations, as well as items related to awards for their achievements, actions and work.
These include various medals and badges, coats-of-arms, banners and flags, awards, recognitions, posters, diplomas, commemorative items, archive and documentary materials and beekeepers’ personal items.
Beekeeping Art
The collection includes artwork related to beekeeping motifs and objects of applied art. The permanent exhibition features paintings (Peter Žmitek, Janša’s homestead in Breznica, Maksim Gaspari, Beekeeper) and an artistic figural hive (Peter Jovanovič, figural hive of a beekeeper).
Bee Products and their Uses
The collection consists of bee products such as honey, propolis, pollen, honey and spirits, as well as items related to apitherapy. Among others, there are accessories and products related to bee products.
