July 05, 2008
Kern County Museum
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Kern County Museum
3801 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone:
(661) 852-5000
Fax:
(661) 322-6415
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HOURS:
Monday - Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sundays
12:00pm - 5:00pm
CLOSED:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Lincoln's Birthday
President's Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Eve
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Explore the Rich History of Kern County at the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield, CA
The museum features 56 historic exhibits, many in relocated structures, an award winning hands-on oil exhibition Black Gold: The Oil Experience and the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center for youth eight and under. The museum is consistently recognized for providing some of the most outstanding educational programs in the state of California, such as Native American Life, and Frontier Life. In addition, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and special events in an effort to achieve its mission.
The museum is one of only 748 museums in the nation accredited by the American Association of Museums. The Kern County Museum provides a stimulating destination for generations to share experiences in an engaging, educational, and historically rich setting. In doing so, the Kern County Museum has acquired a distinguished record of service.
COUPON - $1 OFF ADMISSION at Kern County Museum in Bakersfield, CA
Kern County Museum - Admission
Take Your Time to Enjoy the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield as a Member
In addition, members receive notification of special events, and some of these events are offered at a substantial discount. You can explore such treasures as the 1882 Norris School, 1899 Woody General Store, 1868 Barnes Log Cabin as well as Native American, mining, agriculture, Bakersfield Sound and railroad exhibits as often as you like.
Your membership includes changing exhibits, many unique special events and the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center. Also included is the award winning Black Gold: The Oil Experience, an interactive treat which opened in 2002.
The Kern County Museum in Bakersfield, CA - A Beautiful Space to Reserve!
Picture your own wedding, anniversary, cocktail party, club luncheon, or other special occasion in our unique setting. Spaces for team building exercises, lectures, and workshops are also available to business members. From the Standard School Meeting Hall to the Historic Fellows Hotel or Main Museum to the Bandstand Green or St. John's Chapel, we have unique venues for a wide variety of purposes.
Select Kern County Museum Rental Information below for more information about available spaces.
The Kern County Museum Presents A Moving Past: The Lopez Home Relocation Project
The 1909 Lopez Home was offered to the museum by the family of the late Lavern Hill, and was accepted for the museum’s permanent collection on March 13, 2007. The home will be moved to the museum grounds in April 2008, with restoration to occur through 2009.
Look Into Kern's Illustrious Past with Historic Photographs at Kern County Museum in Bakersfield
The Museum also has multiple images from renowned photographer Carleton Watkins who captured imagery of Kern County in the late 1880s. His photographs depict everything from early ranches, the Kern River, and canals to downtown Bakersfield.
The Museum is working to make its collection more accessible to the public. Reprints from the historic photograph collection are available by appointment with Sarah Woodman at 661-852-5035.
Click the link below for a sneak peek at some of our other exhibits.
Purchase Your Own Piece of History at The Kern County Museum Store in Bakersfield, CA
Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00AM to 5:00PM PST
Sunday 12:00PM to 5:00PM PST
For information about our store or products please phone 661-852-5027.
Wondering what else you'll find at the Museum and its surrounding vicinity? Click the link below to for an online "Tour of the Park."
Bring Your Kids to Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center at Kern County Museum in Bakersfield, CA
Current exhibits on display in Lori Brock Children's Discovery center include:
* Kid City
* Lewis and Clark: Journey Across America
* Art Safari
* Rope 'Em, Ride 'Em
Click below for information on Birthday Parties at Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center.
