Bakersfield Museum of Art

About Bakersfield Museum of Art

Bakersfield Museum of Art displays fine art exhibitions, a permanent collection, and an outdoor Sculpture Garden where visitors walk among artworks. Founded in 1956, the museum offers current exhibitions such as Second Nature, Becoming, and Unspoken Ordinary, with upcoming shows and past exhibits documented on the website. The venue hosts group tours and exhibit tours for visitors who want guided experiences. Educational programs include Saturday Studio classes for children ages 6–16, family events like Second Saturday is Family Day featuring jazz performances in the garden, and art camps. The museum hosts special events including Art After Dark, opening receptions, and lectures. Membership provides unlimited admission to exhibitions, discounted tuition for classes, and reciprocal access to over 1,000 museums nationwide through NARM membership at higher tiers. In Bakersfield, California, Bank of America cardholders receive free admission on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month, and SNAP EBT cardholders can bring up to three additional individuals free on those same days, per bmoa.org.