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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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Family Day!
Sat, Oct 07
Oct 07, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Oct 07, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
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Just For Kids: Pumpkins and Dinosaurs
Sat, Oct 07
Oct 07, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Oct 07, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join Carol Bowman for a special Halloween craft class and turn a pumpkin into a Dinosaur! Space is limited reservations required. Call 661-324-6350 to reserve.
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Night at the Museum
Fri, Oct 13
Oct 13, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 13, 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
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Multiple Dates
Senior Day
Sat, Oct 14
Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
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Night at the Museum
Sat, Oct 14
Oct 14, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 14, 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
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BVM Patio Sale Fundraiser
Sat, Nov 04
Nov 04, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Nov 04, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Find special gifts and unique finds for your home at BVM's Patio Sale Fundraiser! All proceeds go to support museum programs and exhibits. If you are interested in donating items for the sale, please call 661-324-6350.
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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.

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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

Discounts on summer science camps and winter enrichment sessions

Discounts on other museum events and in the museum store