Explore Honey Bees Up Close at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Bee Amazed! — An Up-Close Adventure with Honey Bees at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Posted Thursday, October 1, 2026 This interactive program, led by Richard and Melissa Kurtz, offers children and families a chance to observe live honey bees in a secure observation hive. Participants can handle beekeeping tools, learn about colony care, and discover various hive products like honey, beeswax, propolis, and pollen. The program aims to foster appreciation for honey bees and highlight the significance of bees and other pollinators in our ecosystem. Richard and Melissa, who have over 40 years of beekeeping experience, frequently visit the museum with their grandchildren and are eager to share their passion for honey bees with others. Admission to the program is included with museum entry.