Upcoming Events

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  Sat, Apr 26

  BVM 30th Anniversary & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner / 

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  Apr 26, 2025, 6:30 PM

  Reservation required. Join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary and our very important volunteers who make the museum such a success! Hors d'oeuvres, dinner and desert. Members $25, Non-Members $35
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  Sun, Apr 27

  Tim Elam, Life on the Edge: California Earthquakes and the San Andreas Fault / 

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  Apr 27, 2025, 1:30 PM

  Join geologist Tim Elam as he presents: A basic understanding of earthquakes and plate tectonics, a review of significant earthquakes in Kern County, and forecasts (not predictions) for the future of the San Andreas Fault.
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  Sat, May 03

  Family Day! / 

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  May 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
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  Sat, May 10

  Senior Day / 

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  May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
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  Thu, May 15

  $2 Day! / 

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  May 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
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  Sat, May 31

  Science Saturday / 

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  May 31, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Last Saturday of each month (May-August)! Come and learn about science with hands-on science demonstrations from our very own community science groups, organizations and vendors. Regular admission price also includes access to the entire museum including the Oh-Zone Discovery Area!
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  Sat, Jun 07

  Family Day! / 

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  Jun 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
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  Sat, Jun 14

  Senior Day / 

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  Jun 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
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  Thu, Jun 19

  $2 Day! / 

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  Jun 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
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  Sat, Jun 28

  Science Saturday / 

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  Jun 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Last Saturday of each month (May-August)! Come and learn about science with hands-on science demonstrations from our very own community science groups, organizations and vendors. Regular admission price also includes access to the entire museum including the Oh-Zone Discovery Area!
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  Sat, Jul 05

  Family Day! / 

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  Jul 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
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  Sat, Jul 12

  Senior Day / 

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  Jul 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
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  Thu, Jul 17

  $2 Day! / 

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  Jul 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
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  Sat, Jul 26

  Science Saturday / 

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  Jul 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Last Saturday of each month (May-August)! Come and learn about science with hands-on science demonstrations from our very own community science groups, organizations and vendors. Regular admission price also includes access to the entire museum including the Oh-Zone Discovery Area!
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  Sat, Aug 02

  Family Day! / 

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  Aug 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
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  Sat, Aug 09

  Senior Day / 

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  Aug 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
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  Thu, Aug 21

  $2 Day! / 

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  Aug 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
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  Sat, Aug 30

  Science Saturday / 

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  Aug 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Last Saturday of each month (May-August)! Come and learn about science with hands-on science demonstrations from our very own community science groups, organizations and vendors. Regular admission price also includes access to the entire museum including the Oh-Zone Discovery Area!