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Upcoming Events

  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Mar 19
    Mar 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • Spectacular World of Science! 2026
    Spectacular World of Science! 2026
    Mar 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Kern County 6th - 12th grade science fair winners present their projects! Join us for a fun and exciting day with live demonstrations, experiments and hands on activities! Paid admission required.
  • Spring Science Enrichment
    Spring Science Enrichment
    Apr 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Join us for a hands-on exploration of the science. Topic TBA
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 04
    Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
  • Museum Closing at 2pm
    Museum Closing at 2pm
    Apr 04, 2026, 2:00 PM
    The museum will be closing early today at 2pm
  • Museum Closed
    Museum Closed
    Sun, Apr 05
    Apr 05, 2026, 12:00 PM
    The museum will be closed today for the Holiday
  • Senior Day
    Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 11
    Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 16
    Apr 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 02
    May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
  • Senior Day
    Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 09
    May 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 21
    May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • Science Saturday!
    Science Saturday!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 30
    May 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Last Saturday of each month (May-July)! 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 Oh-Zone Discovery Area!
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 06
    Jun 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20
  • Senior Day
    Senior Day
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 13
    Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Admission for seniors (60+) is only $2
  • $2 Day!
    $2 Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 18
    Jun 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, $2 admission per person. Enjoy one of the best bargains in town!
  • Science Saturday!
    Science Saturday!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 27
    Jun 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Last Saturday of each month (May-July)! 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 Oh-Zone Discovery Area!
  • Independence Day Fireworks Fundraiser
    Independence Day Fireworks Fundraiser
    Jul 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 04, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Support Buena Vista Museum by purchasing your fireworks at our booth at the East Hills Target parking lot on Mall View Road.
  • Family Day!
    Family Day!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 04
    Jul 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    All day, All ages, 2 Adults and up to 6 kids only $20

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science  |  2018 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301  |  (661) 324-6350

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