Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Bakersfield

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Educational exhibits on earth history. Hands-on exhibits & artifacts exploring earth sciences such as geology, archaeology & paleontology.

Bakersfield Museum of Art

Bakersfield Museum of Art

Fine-art institute dating to 1956. Longtime art museum offering exhibits by Californian artists, education programs & kids' classes.

Kern County Museum

Kern County Museum

16-acre museum for local history. Dozens of artifacts & displays chronicling the area's Native American, frontier & oil history.

Lori Brock Discovery Center

Lori Brock Discovery Center

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California Living Museum (CALM)

California Living Museum (CALM)

Indoor & outdoor displays & exhibits. Museum exploring California's diverse flora & fauna, with a reptile house & botanical gardens.

The Big Red Barn, Murray Family Farms

The Big Red Barn, Murray Family Farms

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West Kern Oil Museum

West Kern Oil Museum

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Fort Preservation Society

Fort Preservation Society

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Allensworth Historic Town Site (California Historical Landmark #1047)

Allensworth Historic Town Site (California Historical Landmark #1047)

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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

Restored early 20th-century sites. Historic state park featuring restored early 20th-century landmark buildings, plus tours & camping.

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