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WELCOME TO THE 

BUENA VISTA MUSEUM

 

WELCOME TO THE 

BUENA VISTA MUSEUM

 

Anatomy, Astronomy, Archeology, Anthropology, Biology, Geology and Paleontology Right in the heart of downtown Bakersfield!

Take a Journey  to the     MIOCENE

Watch "T-Rex Ranch" featuring Shark Tooth Hill and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science

Featured Events

  • STEAM KERN, Circuits: Basic, Snap, Conductive Tape, Little Bits
    STEAM KERN, Circuits: Basic, Snap, Conductive Tape, Little Bits
    STEAM KERN, Circuits: Basic, Snap, Conductive Tape, Little Bits
    Sat, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Come along for a morning bursting with excitement! Dive into the world of circuits and get hands-on with basic circuits, snap circuits, conductive tape, and Little Bits. Experience how circuits spark up classroom lessons like never before. Registration Required, $50.00
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Family Day!
    Sat, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
  • Just for Kids: hands-on STEM activities for kids & parents
    Just for Kids: hands-on STEM activities for kids & parents
    Just for Kids: hands-on STEM activities for kids & parents
    Sat, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Join us for fun, hands-on STEM activities for kids and parents. Topic TBA
  • Senior Day
    Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Senior Day
    Sat, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    $2 Day!
    Thu, Dec 19
    Dec 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Dec 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    $2 Day!
    Thu, Nov 21
    Nov 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Nov 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!

Become a Member

BVM members are kind of a big deal!

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Members help support the mission of BVM to educate, engage, and inspire our community to explore the wonders of science through enrichment activities, exhibits, and special programs.

Unlimited free regular admission to the museum for one year

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Free admission to local reciprocal museums and hundreds of ASTC museums outside your local area! 

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Free admission to "Just for Kids" educational programs and monthly science talks

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Discounts on other museum events and in the museum store

Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!

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