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WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
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WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
Anatomy, Astronomy, Archeology, Anthropology, Biology, Geology and Paleontology Right in the heart of downtown Bakersfield!
Watch the newest episode of T-Rex Ranch featuring Shark Tooth Hill and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science
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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 over 600 ASTC museums worldwide!
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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
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