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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!

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Take a Journey  to the     MIOCENE

Watch the newest episode of T-Rex Ranch featuring Shark Tooth Hill and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science

Featured Events

  • Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Family Day!
    Sat, Jun 03
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
    Jun 03, 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
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  • Bakersfield Second Saturday
    Multiple Dates
    Bakersfield Second Saturday
    Sat, Jun 10
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
    Jun 10, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Bakersfield Second Saturday highlights the good things Downtown Bakersfield has to offer each Second Saturday of the month.
    Details
  • Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Senior Day
    Sat, Jun 10
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
    Jun 10, 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
    Details
  • BVM Summer Science Camp - Shark Week!
    BVM Summer Science Camp - Shark Week!
    Mon, Jun 12
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
    Jun 12, 8:00 AM – Jun 15, 12:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    June 12th -15th Shark Week! 1-3rd and 4th -6th grade The Big, the Bad, and the Ugly Sharks! Everything you want to know about sharks!
    RSVP
  • $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    $2 Day!
    Thu, Jun 15
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
    Jun 15, 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!
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  • Science Saturday
    Multiple Dates
    Science Saturday
    Sat, May 27
    Bakersfield
    May 27, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Last Saturday of each month (April-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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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 over 600 ASTC museums worldwide! 

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Free admission to "Just for Kids" educational programs and monthly science talks

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Discounts on summer science camps and winter enrichment sessions

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Discounts on other museum events and in the museum store

Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!

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