Museums
in Bakersfield
Buena Vista Museum
of Natural History
Phone:
(661)
324-6350
2018
Chester Avenue
Bakersfield,
CA 93301
Overview
The
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History is a unique museum housing many
one-of-a-kind fossils found right here in the foothill's of Bakersfield. Within the 16,000 sq. ft. of exhibits
visitors will view rare Miocene fossils, African, Asian and North American
animal mounts, dinosaurs, Native American artifacts, including a life size
interpretive Yokuts family dwelling area, gem and minerals and a significant
display of petrified woods. In addition, children will enjoy the Oh! Zone, an
interactive hands-on discovery center.
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Bakersfield Museum
of Art
Phone:
(661)
323-7219
1930 R
Street
Bakersfield,
CA 93301
Overview
Visitors
of all ages will enjoy a wide variety of painting, sculpture and other artwork
in our beautiful indoor galleries and lovely garden setting. Changing exhibits as well as an outstanding
permanent collection of California and international art are housed in a
beautiful and tranquil location in downtown Bakersfield. Bring the family for
an educational and interesting experience.
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Kern County Museum
Phone:
(661)
852-5000
3801
Chester Avenue
Bakersfield,
CA 93301
Overview
Features
56 historic exhibits full of real California history on 16 shady acres.
Its
historic structures include jails, a log cabin, businesses, homes, courthouse
and one room school. The award-winning hands-on oil exhibition Black Gold: The
Oil Experience is entertaining and educational for all ages and children under
eight particularly love the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center.