WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
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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!
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BVM Masks Now Available!
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May 4th is Give Big Kern Day.
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2020 was a rough year for Kern non-profits! Please consider making a donation to help ensure the survival of all your favorite community programs!
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Featured Events
Join Mark Hodson for hands-on advanced training in identification, field and lab preparation as well as preservation and restoration techniques for paleontological specimens. Space is limited, reserve your spot now.
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Join local Mark Hodson for an informative discussion. Regular admission fee. Free for members!
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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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Eligibility to participate in Paleo-Digs at Sharktooth Hill
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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