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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

  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    $2 Day!
    Thu, Jan 16
    Jan 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Jan 16, 2025, 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!
  • Tim Elam, Historic Gold Mining in Kern County
    Tim Elam, Historic Gold Mining in Kern County
    Tim Elam, Historic Gold Mining in Kern County
    Sat, Jan 18
    Jan 18, 2025, 1:30 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Jan 18, 2025, 1:30 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Join geologist Tim Elam as he takes you on a rich photographic tour of the history and location of gold mining in Kern County.
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Family Day!
    Sat, Feb 01
    Feb 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 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
  • Senior Day
    Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Senior Day
    Sat, Feb 08
    Feb 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 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
  • Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale: Day 1
    Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale: Day 1
    Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale: Day 1
    Sat, Feb 15
    Feb 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Feb 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Looking for unique gifts or wanting to add to your collection? Join us for two days filled with beautiful rocks, minerals and fossils of all kinds and from all over the world.
  • Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale: Day 2
    Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale: Day 2
    Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale: Day 2
    Sun, Feb 16
    Feb 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Feb 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Looking for unique gifts or wanting to add to your collection? Join us for two days filled with beautiful rocks, minerals and fossils of all kinds and from all over the world.

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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