School Tours and Field Trips
BVM is the only museum in central California with exhibits on anatomy, astronomy, anthropology, archeology, biology, geology and paleontology. All in one location.
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Led by trained Docents, school groups will:
Inspect a world class collection of 15 million year old Miocene fossil specimens from local Sharktooth hill. The Miocene was a time when Bakersfield was covered by an ocean and home to the giant megalodon.
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Enjoy a glimpse of how some of the earliest Californians lived through our life size Native American Lifeways exhibit.
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A significant geology section including a stunning collection of gems an minerals.
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Experience the diversity of life through our North American and African Animals exhibits.
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Explore tactile and hands-on science learning in
the "Oh Zone."
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School Tour Pricing and Information
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One adult chaperone is required per 10 students.
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There is a maximum of 40 children per tour session. Larger groups can be split into multiple sessions.
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Tours are $4 per student and $7 per adult.
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Tours requested outside of regular operating hours must meet or exceed a minimum $100.
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Please allow approximately 1.5 - 2 hours for the tour session.
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Reservation required at least 2 weeks in advance.
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To find out about customized tours for special needs groups, please contact the museum at (661) 324-6350 or email info@buenavistamuseum.org
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