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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, Apr 01
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
    Apr 01, 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
    Details
  • Spectacular World of Science
    Spectacular World of Science
    Sat, Apr 01
    Bakersfield
    Apr 01, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Kern County 6th - 12th grade science fair winners present their projects!
    Details
  • Bakersfield Second Saturday
    Multiple Dates
    Bakersfield Second Saturday
    Sat, Apr 08
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
    Apr 08, 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, Apr 08
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
    Apr 08, 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
  • Tim Elam: SHARKTOOTH HILL
    Tim Elam: SHARKTOOTH HILL
    Sat, Apr 15
    Bakersfield
    Apr 15, 1:30 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Join geologist Tim Elam to learn about one of the most important Miocene fossil beds in the world.
    Details
  • Tim Elam: HISTORIC GOLD MINING IN KERN COUNTY
    Tim Elam: HISTORIC GOLD MINING IN KERN COUNTY
    Sun, Apr 16
    Bakersfield
    Apr 16, 1:30 PM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Join geologist Tim Elam to learn about the history gold mining in Kern County
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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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