Museum · Bakersfield

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

Why Scout picked it

This natural history museum is a good indoor option for a family outing or solo educational trip, typically lasting 1.5-2 hours and costing around $10-15 per person for admission. It pairs well with a nearby lunch or other downtown Bakersfield activities.

While you're nearby

Shopping
Brundage Swap Meet
Nightlife
Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge
Outdoors
Beale Park
Family park offering horseshoe pits, ballfields, a Greek theater & large flock of wild parakeets.
Shopping
Enchanted Cottage

Scout verified August 2026

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