Skansen Pszczelarski w Swarzędzu

Skansen Pszczelarski w Swarzędzu is a museum and park with over 230 beehives arranged across landscaped grounds planted with honey-producing flora. The grounds display different hive types from various periods and regions.

The museum was founded in 1963 on grounds of a former manor park damaged during World War II, starting with a collection of different hive designs. The site traces beekeeping development across several decades.

The place is named after Professor Ryszard Kostecki, who created the original collection of traditional hives and shaped the institution's direction. Visitors can observe how beekeeping was practiced in Poland and what role it played in rural communities.

The grounds are open for self-guided exploration of the outdoor displays, though guided tours provide detailed explanations of the hives and beekeeping methods. Active bee colonies are present during the warmer months when workshops are more frequently offered.

The collection ranks among Europe's largest and displays rare construction types found nowhere else in such concentration. These historical examples show regional differences and craftsmanship techniques that have nearly disappeared.