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Admission from $12. Open Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
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.
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Prices quoted from bmoa.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 17 – 18Event
A community event and fundraiser featuring chalk art from 9am to 8pm, where families can watch artists create colorful street art and participate in the festival.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Via Arté Chalk Festival Community event + fundraiser October 17-18”
Free admission for Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders on the first Saturday and Sunday of every month
“On the first Saturday and Sunday of every month, Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders receive one (1) FREE ADMISSION to BMoA”
Free or reduced admission for those receiving SNAP food assistance benefits; up to four individuals per EBT card
“Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 300 museums throughout the United States”
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Family Day
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$64.99 Ultimate Fall Family Deal with Adventure Zone Admissions
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Wristband Wednesdays
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Accolades For Good Grades
1 miOct 18 · Village Flea 2026
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ACM Reciprocal Network Admission Discount
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Bakersfield Weekday Special
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Military & Veterans Discount
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Monday through Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday: Bookings only
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Sun–Thu 12 PM–11 PM, Fri & Sat 10 AM–12 AM
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Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours via Google Maps
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Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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