Lithuanian Museum of Ancient Beekeeping

The museum, part of Aukštaitija National Park, was founded by the beekeeper Bronius Kazlas.

In addition to illustrating the history of beekeeping in Lithuania, some of the museum's wooden sculptures themselves contain beehives.

The sculptures pay homage to the honeybee's place in worldwide mythology and folklore, including Egyptian and Native American figures as well as the Lithuanian god Babilas and goddess Austėja.

The displays include glass-sided hives that enable visitors to watch the bees at work, tool collections, and illustrations of the role that bees play in pollination.

The honeybee is a symbol of friendship in Lithuania; the word bičiulis is an affectionate form of address.