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Admission from $10. Open Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Founded in 1941, the Kern County Museum showcases Kern County history through thousands of historic and cultural artifacts displayed across more than 56 historic buildings on 16 landscaped grounds in Bakersfield, California. Visitors walk through exhibits covering California's Gold Rush, settlement and development, and the region's oil and agriculture industries. The Lori Brock Discovery Center, included with admission, offers children hands-on learning through STEAM Town, where they explore different types of energy in the Power Lab, use open-ended tools for creative play in the Makers Annex, and participate in daily crafts in Art Express. The museum charges admission, with prices published online, and accepts group tours of 20 or more people by advance reservation. Members receive free admission. The ACM Reciprocal Network provides 50% off general admission for up to six people, according to kerncountymuseum.org.
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Prices quoted from kerncountymuseum.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 18Event
The Kern County Museum hosts Village Flea on October 18, 2026, offering a marketplace experience for families to browse and shop.
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“Village Flea 2026- October 18, 2026”
Oct 30 – 31Event
Families trick-or-treat through the museum grounds on October 30th and 31st. Tickets are good for either day and available through Eventbrite or at the front desk starting September 11th.
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“October 30th & 31st 2026”
Oct 30 – 31Event
Safe Halloween 2026 takes place October 30 and 31, offering families a secure Halloween celebration at the Kern County Museum.
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“Safe Halloween 2026- October 30 & 31st 2026”
Dec 5Event
Holiday Lamplighters 2026 is scheduled for December 5, 2026, bringing festive holiday entertainment and activities to the museum.
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“Holiday Lamplighters 2026- December 5, 2026”
50% off general admission for up to six people
“The ACM Reciprocal Network provides 50% off general admission for up to six (6) people!”
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