Iowa State University Honey Bee Lab Open House

Apiary Tour · Jul 11, 2026 · Ames, Iowa

When and where

Dates: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (one day)
Venue: ISU Insectary & Honey Bee Research Facility, 1191 Pammel Dr, Ames, Iowa
Type: Apiary Tour

About this event

Iowa State University's Department of Entomology opens its honey bee teaching and research facility to the public. Guided apiary tours, honey tasting showcasing Iowa clover and basswood varietals, and Q&A with ISU bee researchers. Families welcome — observe live hive inspections safely.

Tickets and registration

This listing does not state a price. Check ent.iastate.edu for tickets, registration and times.

Organizer

Official page: ent.iastate.edu

Plan your visit

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• Directions to ISU Insectary & Honey Bee Research Facility, 1191 Pammel Dr
• Check ent.iastate.edu for session times and any change before you travel
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Apiary tours usually walk through working hives with a beekeeper.

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