WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
WELCOME TO THE
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM
BVM has Reopened!
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Featured Events
Science Saturday
Last Saturday of every month, April-August
Thu, Jun 30Buena Vista Museum of Natural HistoryJun 30, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMBuena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USAJoin Mark Hodson to learn about how the local Yokuts tribe lived quite well using the resources they found in nature. We'll explore making things from these same natural materials. Age 8+ recommended. Space is limited. Call museum to reserve.
Sat, Jul 16BakersfieldJul 16, 3:00 PMBakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USAJoin geologist Tim Elam for a rich photographic overview of the geology of California. Learn how California's most spectacular, beautiful, and unusual landforms were formed and how some of these geologic activities continue today.
Sat, Jul 30BakersfieldJul 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!- 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, Jun 23Buena Vista Museum of Natural HistoryJun 23, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMBuena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USAJoin Mark Hodson to learn about the diet of the local Yokuts tribes before Europeans arrived. Not only will we learn about what these peoples ate, but we’ll sample foods prepared in the same ways. Age 8+ recommended. Space is limited. Call museum to reserve.
Thu, Jun 16Buena Vista Museum of Natural HistoryJun 16, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMBuena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USAThis class is out of this world! Students will learn about the orbital relationships between moon, planets and suns. Each student will take home a self-created hanging replica of solar system. Age 8+ recommended. Space is limited. Call museum to reserve.
Thu, Jun 09Buena Vista Museum of Natural HistoryJun 09, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMBuena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USAStudents will explore how different species of sharks hunt and live in their respective environments. Each student will complete and take home a shark puppet with a mouth that opens and closes, demonstrating sharks’ hunting behaviors. Age 8+ recommended. Space is limited. Call museum to reserve.
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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