Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science Located at 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield CA Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun 12-4pm The museum began at CALM with 800 sq. ft. of exhibits. Zone.

We are celebrating our 27th year of operating as a science resource for our community and visitors. and a small display of local fossils. Today, housed in a 20,000 sq. building with 16,000 sq. Within the exhibits areas are many treasures from Kern County and the World. Local Fossils from Miocene Epoch (14 million years ago), including many rare, one of a kind and impressive fossilized specimens found on Shark Tooth Hill just Northeast of Bakersfield. Additionally, there are African, Asian and North American animals mounts, gems, minerals, significant collection of Petrified Woods, a Native American interpretive life size family dwelling area representing the local valley tribe the Yokuts and mind stimulating hands-on science activities within the Oh! The Oh! Zone is an interactive Science exhibit area designed with children in mind, but has something for all ages to enjoy. BVMNH is the only museum in Central Californian that has Anatomy, Astronomy Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology and a discovery center all under one roof. Other areas within the museum are a working Paleo lab, Classroom, Research Library, Repository, workshop and storage area.

10/22/2026
10/19/2026

Have you seen our petrified wood collection? Located on upper floor of Museum.

A few photos from Night at the Museum flashlight tour 2026 Oct 15th-17th. One more weekend Oct 22-24! Reservations requ...
10/18/2026

A few photos from Night at the Museum flashlight tour 2026 Oct 15th-17th. One more weekend Oct 22-24! Reservations required!

10/18/2026

Sat Oct 17th, 2026 Night at the Museum! A brief fun moment with our wacky scientists! One more weekend Oct 22-24 reservations required.

A few photos from last night! And the spooktacular fun continues on the nights of Oct 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th… ...
10/16/2026

A few photos from last night! And the spooktacular fun continues on the nights of Oct 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th… call for reservations

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2018 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+16613246350

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