Kern County Museum

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Kern County Museum Founded in 1941, the Kern County Museum provides interpretive experiences through historical objects

The museum provides a meaningful learning environment for visitors of all ages and showcases the unique importance of the region in shaping the history of California and the nation. The Museum has been collecting pieces of Kern County history since 1929. Thousands of historical and cultural artifacts are displayed in more than 60 historic buildings on 16 beautifully landscaped acres. Treasures such as a one room school, a general store, jail, oil derrick, and seven historic homes join Native American, Bakersfield Sound, mining, agriculture and railroad exhibits. From California’s Gold Rush, through its settlement and development, to the crucial oil industry of today, the state’s rich heritage can be experienced in one convenient and central location.

Thank you so much to our Treat Bag Sponsors for the 2026 Safe Halloween at the Kern County Museum!⁠⁠Treat Bag Sponsors:⁠...
10/23/2026

Thank you so much to our Treat Bag Sponsors for the 2026 Safe Halloween at the Kern County Museum!⁠
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Treat Bag Sponsors:⁠
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Kids First Dentistry
KUZZ
KGET
Great American Sports Cards
Accelerated Urgent Care⁠⁠⁠

Thank you so much to our Carnival of Fun Sponsors for the 2026 Safe Halloween at the Kern County Museum!Carnival of Fun ...
10/23/2026

Thank you so much to our Carnival of Fun Sponsors for the 2026 Safe Halloween at the Kern County Museum!

Carnival of Fun Sponsors:

GAF
Houchin Community Blood Bank
Kern Autism Network, Inc.⁠⁠

Thank you so much to Blue Zones Project Bakersfield for being our Jack-O-Lantern Sponsor for the 2026 Safe Halloween and...
10/23/2026

Thank you so much to Blue Zones Project Bakersfield for being our
Jack-O-Lantern Sponsor for the 2026 Safe Halloween and for all that you do for our local community!⁠⁠

10/20/2026

We can't wait to see you at the 2026 Safe Halloween at the Kern County Museum!⁠
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A special thank you to Blue Zones Bakersfield for returning this year as our Jack o' Lantern Sponsor!⁠
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🗓️October 30th & 31st⁠
🕔️5PM - 9PM⁠
📍Kern County Museum Pioneer Village⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today is the day! Join us for Village Flea today until 3pm!
10/18/2026

Today is the day! Join us for Village Flea today until 3pm!

10/18/2026

Village Flea SNEAK PEEK👀

We will see you Tomorrow, Sunday October 18th at the Kern County Museum!

10/17/2026

Join us Sunday, October 18th for the 2026 Village Flea at the Kern County Museum!⁠
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Village Flea is an outdoor family-friendly Flea Market!⁠
Shop for collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, art, vintage home furnishings & hand-made goods. Enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat from one of the various food trucks while you browse from this years vendors and collectors.⁠
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🗓️ Sunday, October 18th⁠
🕘️ 9AM - 3PM⁠
📍 Kern County Museum Pioneer Village⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301⁠
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Admission: $5 for Adults⁠
Children 12 and under are free!⁠⁠⁠⁠

10/17/2026
10/15/2026

We will be closed this Saturday, October 17th in preparation for Village Flea. We hope to see you all out at Village Flea and what treasures you find and memories you make with your family and friends. See event details below.⬇️
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Village Flea
🗓️ Sunday, October 18th⁠
🕘️ 9AM - 3PM⁠
📍 Kern County Museum Pioneer Village⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301

Admission: $5 for Adults⁠
Children 12 and under are free!⁠⁠⁠⁠

We hope to see you this Sunday, October 18th for the 2026 Village Flea at the Kern County Museum!Village Flea is an outd...
10/14/2026

We hope to see you this Sunday, October 18th for the 2026 Village Flea at the Kern County Museum!

Village Flea is an outdoor family-friendly Flea Market!
Shop for collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, art, vintage home furnishings & hand-made goods. Enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat from one of the various food trucks while you browse from this years vendors and collectors.

🗓️ Sunday, October 18th
🕘️ 9AM - 3PM
📍 Kern County Museum Pioneer Village
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301

Admission: $5 for Adults
Children 12 and under are free!

Address

3801 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(661)4373330

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