Wild Bees Photography Exhibit | Coastal Discovery Museum
Annual Beaufort High School Regional
May 9, 2025

Exhibits, Talks, Workshops & Family-Friendly Crafts

May 15 – August 17

Get ready for a season full of discovery, creativity, and inspiration as the Coastal Discovery Museum celebrates the fascinating world of bees. With captivating visuals and fun, hands-on experiences, there’s something to spark wonder in visitors of all ages.

Bee Inspired

Exhibits, Talks, Workshops & Family-Friendly Crafts

May 15 – August 17

Get ready for a season full of discovery, creativity, and inspiration as the Coastal Discovery Museum celebrates the fascinating world of bees. With captivating visuals and fun, hands-on experiences, there’s something to spark wonder in visitors of all ages.

WILD BEES
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
May 15–Aug 17
Main Gallery

Photographers Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman offer a rare look at America’s native bees and their vital role as pollinators. Visitors of all ages will be captivated by the close-up images of native bees — and inspired to learn more about these essential pollinators and why bee conservation matters. Free.

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WILD BEES
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
May 15–Aug 17
Main Gallery

Photographers Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman offer a rare look at America’s native bees and their vital role as pollinators. Visitors of all ages will be captivated by the close-up images of native bees — and inspired to learn more about these essential pollinators and why bee conservation matters. Free.

Learn More
CELEBRATING
WORLD BEE DAY
May 20, 4:30-6 pm

To mark World Bee Day on May 20, the museum is hosting a special event featuring David Arnal, master beekeeper and president of the Beaufort-Jasper Beekeepers Association. Bee Inspired: Celebrating World Bee Day in the Lowcountry begins at 4:30 pm. with a self-guided tour of the Wild Bees exhibit and a honey wine tasting, followed by a talk by Arnal exploring the world of honey bees, the challenges they face today, and how you can support them.

$10 per person.


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CELEBRATING
WORLD BEE DAY
May 20, 4:30-6 pm

To mark World Bee Day on May 20, the museum is hosting a special event featuring David Arnal, master beekeeper and president of the Beaufort-Jasper Beekeepers Association. Bee Inspired: Celebrating World Bee Day in the Lowcountry begins at 4:30 pm. with a self-guided tour of the Wild Bees exhibit and a honey wine tasting, followed by a talk by Arnal exploring the world of honey bees, the challenges they face today, and how you can support them.

$10 per person.


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CREATURE CRAFT
PROGRAMS

Craft activities for elementary-aged kids. Everyone’s welcome. Free. No registration required. Drop by the Sea Island Room on Mondays between 10 am and noon. June, July & August.

Monday, June 23, 10 am-noon – Creature Craft: Bee-utiful Flowers

Craft tissue paper flowers with a bee.

Monday, July 7, 10 am-noon – Creature Craft: Fuzzy Buzzy Bees

Create fuzzy bee friends with pipe cleaners and clothes pins.

CREATURE CRAFT
PROGRAMS

Craft activities for elementary-aged kids. Everyone’s welcome. Free. No registration required. Drop by the Sea Island Room on Mondays between 10 am and noon. June, July & August.

Monday, June 23, 10 am-noon – Creature Craft: Bee-utiful Flowers

Craft tissue paper flowers with a bee.

Monday, July 7, 10 am-noon – Creature Craft: Fuzzy Buzzy Bees

Create fuzzy bee friends with pipe cleaners and clothes pins.

BUSY BEES
WORKSHOPS

July 2 and July 16, 3-4 pm

For ages 7 and older.

Honey bees are always hard at work, collecting nectar and pollen to create honey, beeswax, and more. They’re also vital pollinators, helping plants thrive. Discover what bees are busy making, then try your hand at crafting your own beeswax candle and lip balm to take home. Sample different types of honey and guess which flowers the bees were pollinating.

Important: Children must be accompanied by an adult participating in the workshop. Space is limited, and only registered participants are allowed in the program area. Please do not attend if you have allergies to bee products.

$20 per person.

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BUSY BEES
WORKSHOPS

July 2 and July 16, 3-4 pm

For ages 7 and older.

Honey bees are always hard at work, collecting nectar and pollen to create honey, beeswax, and more. They’re also vital pollinators, helping plants thrive. Discover what bees are busy making, then try your hand at crafting your own beeswax candle and lip balm to take home. Sample different types of honey and guess which flowers the bees were pollinating.

Important: Children must be accompanied by an adult participating in the workshop. Space is limited, and only registered participants are allowed in the program area. Please do not attend if you have allergies to bee products.

$20 per person.

Register Now
Mon.-Sat. 9am-4:30pm | Sun. 11am-4:30pm FREE ADMISSION