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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!

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

  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    $2 Day!
    Thu, Sep 19
    Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Sep 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Family Day!
    Sat, Oct 05
    Oct 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Oct 05, 2024, 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
  • Senior Day
    Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Senior Day
    Sat, Oct 12
    Oct 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 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
  • Just For Kids: Pumpkins and Dinosaurs
    Just For Kids: Pumpkins and Dinosaurs
    Just For Kids: Pumpkins and Dinosaurs
    Sat, Oct 26
    Oct 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Oct 26, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    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.
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Family Day!
    Sat, Nov 02
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 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
  • Fall Gala: Dining With Dinosaurs
    Fall Gala: Dining With Dinosaurs
    Fall Gala: Dining With Dinosaurs
    Sat, Nov 16
    Nov 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
    Enjoy appetizers, dinner and dessert, museum tour, live music, and silent auction. $85 per person / $75 for members. Sponsor a table of 8 for $650.

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 hundreds of ASTC museums outside your local area! 

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Free admission to "Just for Kids" educational programs and monthly science talks

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Discounts on other museum events and in the museum store

Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!

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