Dzień Pszczół (Bee Day) Workshop at Royal Łazienki Museum: Exploring Pollinators and Beekeeping Heritage
Gain insights into the crucial role of bees and traditional forest beekeeping practices, led by an expert beekeeper.
Discover the fascinating world of pollinators and the ancient art of forest beekeeping at this engaging workshop. Delve into the intricate life cycles of bees, understand their vital ecosystem role, and explore cultural practices like 'bartnictwo.' Participants engaged with traditional tools and observed pollinators through microscopes, gaining a unique perspective on natural history. This event highlighted the rich heritage of beekeeping, led by an expert in the field.
About Dzień Pszczół (Bee Day) Workshop at Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw
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Exhibition summary
This workshop, held on Bee Day, explores the vital role of pollinators, focusing on bees and the ancient practice of forest beekeeping (bartnictwo). Participants will learn about bee families, life cycles, and the cultural significance of beekeeping, with practical demonstrations and microscopic observations of pollinators.
Curatorial context
This workshop, organized for Bee Day, highlights the crucial role of pollinators, particularly bees, in our ecosystem and connects it to the practice of 'bartnictwo,' the original form of forest beekeeping. Attendees will gain insights into the functioning of a bee family, its life cycle, and the differences between bartnictwo and modern beekeeping. The session will cover wild bees, swarming, and human impact on bee populations, emphasizing the rich cultural heritage of beekeeping, recognized by UNESCO. Participants will also engage in practical activities with beekeeping tools like 'piesznia,' 'cieślica,' 'leziwo,' and 'leżaj,' and have the opportunity to learn about bee products such as pollen, 'pierzga,' propolis, and wax, with microscopic views of pollinators available.
The workshop is led by Janusz Marzewski, a beekeeper and proponent of beekeeping culture, a steward of the Kurpie Beekeeping Brotherhood, and president of the Kurpie Riflemen's Association. Participants are required to review safety guidelines for beekeeping tools and submit a participant declaration form.
Admission and ticket notes
Admission is 20 PLN per person. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket offices in Podchorążówka or the Old Orangery during opening hours (Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00-15:00, Friday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00). Reservations are required due to limited space and can be made via email at [email protected] or by phone at +48 504 243 783.
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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
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Artist line / attribution
Led by Janusz Marzewski, a beekeeper and proponent of beekeeping culture, steward of the Kurpie Beekeeping Brotherhood, and president of the Kurpie Riflemen's Association.
Warsaw
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