WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
BVM has Reopened!
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Right in the heart of downtown Bakersfield!
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books, STEM kits and more!
BVM Masks Now Available!
Take a Journey to the MIOCENE
Featured Events
Science Saturday
Last Saturday of every month, April-August
Sat, May 28BakersfieldMay 28, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMBakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USALast 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 newly reopened Oh-Zone Discovery Area!- Sat, Jun 25BakersfieldJun 25, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMBakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USALast 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 newly reopened Oh-Zone Discovery Area!
Thu, May 19Online Virtual EventMay 19, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDTOnline Virtual EventUrban Carnivores in California's Central Valley Dr. Lucas Hall is a conservation biologist at CSUB. Using data gathered from remote cameras, Dr. Hall will present information about "urban carnivores" such as the kit fox that coexist with us here in the central valley.
Sat, May 14BakersfieldMay 14, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMBakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USAJoin geologist (and former Grand Canyon Park Ranger) Tim Elam for a rich photographic tour of the geology of the Grand Canyon. How, when, and why did it form? What makes it unique and different from other large canyons of the world?
Sat, Apr 30Bakersfield- Sat, Apr 30BakersfieldApr 30, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMBakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USALast 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 newly reopened Oh-Zone Discovery Area!
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
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