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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield

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About Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science in downtown Bakersfield displays exhibits spanning anatomy, astronomy, archeology, anthropology, biology, geology, and paleontology. Visitors explore taxidermy animals, collections linked to the region's Shark Tooth Hill fossil site, and learn about seafloor research through partnerships with institutions like Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The museum offers hands-on STEM activities for children and families, docent-led tours, and school group visits with educator resources available. Active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve members and their families receive free admission. Visitors with valid EBT cards presenting photo ID pay $2 each for up to four people per card. On the first Saturday of each month, Family Day admission for two adults and up to six children costs $20. Regular admission prices are published at buenavistamuseum.org.

Tickets, prices & hours

Adults: $10
Children 2 and under: Free
Students 12 years and older: $8
Children (3-11): $6
Seniors (60+): $8

Hours: Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm, Sunday: 12pm - 4pm, Monday-Wednesday: Closed

Prices and hours quoted from buenavistamuseum.org · read on October 13, 2026. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.

The 3 savings

Day tickets

Family Day

First Saturday of each month: admission for 2 adults and up to 6 children for $20

$20 $32

“The first Saturday of each month is Family Day! Admission for 2 adults and up to 6 children is only $20!”

Quoted from buenavistamuseum.org · checked on October 30, 2026

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If you qualify

Active Duty Military Free Admission

Free admission for active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families

Free $10

“BVM is a Blue Star Museum which means we offer free admission to the nation's active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families.”

Quoted from buenavistamuseum.org · checked on October 30, 2026

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Extras

SNAP Food Assistance Discount

Discounted admission for those currently receiving SNAP food assistance benefits with valid EBT card, up to 4 individuals per card

$2 $10

“BVM provides discounted admission for those currently receiving SNAP food assistance benefits. Simply present your valid EBT card and photo ID at the front desk for $2 admission each for up to 4 individuals per EBT card.”

Quoted from buenavistamuseum.org · checked on October 31, 2026

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