Honeycomb, Photo: Museum Wiesbaden ⁄ Bernd Fickert
Our exploration of nearly 14.000 years of human history includes the oldest archaeological evidence, ethnological records from around the world, and fascinating biological insights. Honey is the oldest sweetener known to humankind. As a food, it has been both addictive and healing, a symbol of prosperity and good luck. While “Maya the Bee” continues to delight us in everyday life, urban beekeeping has become a counter-trend to modern mass production — and a popular pastime. The exhibition explores the biology of bees, including their communication through dance and sounds, their complex societal structure, their social cognitive abilities, and their many relatives around the world.
The special plus:
The Museum Wiesbaden, the Hessian State Museum of Art and Nature, is showing the exhibition “Honey Yellow — The Bee in Art” (7 Mar — 22 Jun 2025) alongside the exhibition on the bee in nature and cultural history.
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