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.

Setting up for Night at the Museum! Here’s a peak at weird science lab.
10/15/2026

Setting up for Night at the Museum! Here’s a peak at weird science lab.

10/08/2026

Before T-Rex…

10/08/2026
10/08/2026

Our wonderful world …

Bee trivia…
10/08/2026

Bee trivia…

Nature hides the most beautiful stories in tiny creatures. 🐝✨ A little bee’s journey reminds us to appreciate every moment, every life, and every small contribution that keeps our world blooming. 🌸

May you have a beautiful Fall Day.
10/07/2026

May you have a beautiful Fall Day.

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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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