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Upcoming Events

  • Docent Training (reservations required, call (661) 324-6350 for more info)
    Docent Training (reservations required, call (661) 324-6350 for more info)
    Sat, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Docent Training - Topic: Taxidermy Animals Collection. 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, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
  • Tim Elam, Roadside Geology of Kern County
    Tim Elam, Roadside Geology of Kern County
    Sat, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2026, 1:30 PM
    Join geologist Tim Elam for a geologic/photographic tour of Highway 58, Highway 178, Interstate 5, Highway 33, Highway 14, and other roads of Kern County. You can easily spot features mentioned above while driving to the Central Coast, Los Angeles, Lake Isabella or Tehachapi.
  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 17
    Sep 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • Docent Training (reservations required, call (661) 324-6350 for more info)
    Docent Training (reservations required, call (661) 324-6350 for more info)
    Sat, Sep 19
    Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Docent Training - Topic: Preparing for Eternity (Ancient Egypt) 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.
  • 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 – 2:30 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
  • 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

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

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