WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
BVM has Reopened!
Come see what's new!
BVM Videos
Anatomy, Astronomy, Archeology, Anthropology, Biology, Geology and Paleontology
Right in the heart of downtown Bakersfield!
Check out our Online
Museum Store
Shop our fossil guides,
books, STEM kits and more!
BVM Masks Now Available!
Help make a difference in our community by bidding on auction items or giving a donation, All items up for bid have been donated to BVM expressly for the auction and are not objects from the museum's collections.
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Become a Member
BVM members are kind of a big deal!
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
Free admission to local reciprocal museums and over 600 ASTC museums worldwide!
Free admission to "Just for Kids" educational programs and monthly science talks
Eligibility to participate in Paleo-Digs at Sharktooth Hill
Discounts on summer science camps and winter enrichment sessions
Discounts on other museum events and in the museum store