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Upcoming Events

  • Kern County Fair!
    Kern County Fair!
    Wed, Sep 23
    Sep 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 04, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Stop by BVM’s spot in Building 1: Albert S. Goode Auditorium
  • Docent Training (reservations required, call (661) 324-6350 for more info)
    Docent Training (reservations required, call (661) 324-6350 for more info)
    Sat, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Docent Training - Space is limited reservations required. Call 661-324-6350 to reserve. What is a museum docent? A museum docent is a knowledgeable tour guide who leads observation and inquiry-based tours of museum exhibits. Reservations required. More details TBA.
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    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
    Sat, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Topic: Give Yourself a Hand. Build a working hand model out of everyday materials then pull the "tendons" and watch your fingers curl. We’ll talk about joints, tendons, and why engineers still study the human hand when designing robots.
  • Docent Training (reservations required, call (661) 324-6350 for more info)
    Docent Training (reservations required, call (661) 324-6350 for more info)
    Sat, Oct 10
    Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Docent Training - Topic: Native American Lifeways Exhibit Space is limited reservations required. Call 661-324-6350 to reserve. What is a museum docent? A museum docent is a knowledgeable tour guide who leads observation and inquiry-based tours of museum exhibits.
  • Senior Day
    Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 10
    Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 15
    Oct 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 15
    Oct 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:20 PM
    Join us for a flashlight guided tour through the dark and dimly lit museum exhibits where spooky things are bound to happen! Reservation Required. Call (661) 324-6350
  • Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 16
    Oct 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Join us for a flashlight guided tour through the dark and dimly lit museum exhibits where spooky things are bound to happen! Reservation Required. Call (661) 324-6350
  • Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 17
    Oct 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Join us for a flashlight guided tour through the dark and dimly lit museum exhibits where spooky things are bound to happen! Reservation Required. Call (661) 324-6350
  • Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 22
    Oct 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:20 PM
    Join us for a flashlight guided tour through the dark and dimly lit museum exhibits where spooky things are bound to happen! Reservation Required. Call (661) 324-6350
  • Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 23
    Oct 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Join us for a flashlight guided tour through the dark and dimly lit museum exhibits where spooky things are bound to happen! Reservation Required. Call (661) 324-6350
  • Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 24
    Oct 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Join us for a flashlight guided tour through the dark and dimly lit museum exhibits where spooky things are bound to happen! Reservation Required. Call (661) 324-6350
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
  • Senior Day
    Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 14
    Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
  • BVM Fall Gala: Dining with the Dinosaurs
    BVM Fall Gala: Dining with the Dinosaurs
    Sat, Nov 14
    Nov 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Save the date! Savor Jurassic themed bites & hors d'oeuvres. Indulge in creatively crafted treats and dinner inspired by the age of the dinosaurs. More details to come.
  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 19
    Nov 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Dec 05
    Dec 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science  |  2018 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301  |  (661) 324-6350

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