Cultured Bees

Making honey on the rooftops of cultural institutions

Museum of Arts and Design

Two hives on the roof of MAD have a majestic view of Central Park with its 843 acres and 20,000 trees. The amber honey has a distinctive, rich flavor, with just a hint of the Linden lrees the bees are so fond of. Jars of MAD honey are available in the museum gift shop.

Brooklyn Museum

On the highest hill in Brooklyn, two hives are situated atop the venerable Brooklyn Museum, overlooking Prospect Park and the Botanical Gardens. At this time, the honey is only available to museum employees.

MoMA

Just a few blocks south of Central Park, 4 hives are busy at work on the roof of MoMA, making honey for the lucky employees of the museum.

Cultured Bees returning to the hive at sunset.

Check out this great article by Annabel Keenan in The Art Newspaper