Kern County Museum

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Kern County Museum Founded in 1941, the Kern County Museum provides interpretive experiences through historical objects

The museum provides a meaningful learning environment for visitors of all ages and showcases the unique importance of the region in shaping the history of California and the nation. The Museum has been collecting pieces of Kern County history since 1929. Thousands of historical and cultural artifacts are displayed in more than 60 historic buildings on 16 beautifully landscaped acres. Treasures such as a one room school, a general store, jail, oil derrick, and seven historic homes join Native American, Bakersfield Sound, mining, agriculture and railroad exhibits. From California’s Gold Rush, through its settlement and development, to the crucial oil industry of today, the state’s rich heritage can be experienced in one convenient and central location.

10/15/2026

We will be closed this Saturday, October 17th in preparation for Village Flea. We hope to see you all out at Village Flea and what treasures you find and memories you make with your family and friends. See event details below.⬇️
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Village Flea
🗓️ Sunday, October 18th⁠
🕘️ 9AM - 3PM⁠
📍 Kern County Museum Pioneer Village⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301

Admission: $5 for Adults⁠
Children 12 and under are free!⁠⁠⁠⁠

We hope to see you this Sunday, October 18th for the 2026 Village Flea at the Kern County Museum!Village Flea is an outd...
10/14/2026

We hope to see you this Sunday, October 18th for the 2026 Village Flea at the Kern County Museum!

Village Flea is an outdoor family-friendly Flea Market!
Shop for collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, art, vintage home furnishings & hand-made goods. Enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat from one of the various food trucks while you browse from this years vendors and collectors.

🗓️ Sunday, October 18th
🕘️ 9AM - 3PM
📍 Kern County Museum Pioneer Village
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301

Admission: $5 for Adults
Children 12 and under are free!

10/12/2026

Join us THIS SUNDAY for the 2026 Village Flea at the Kern County Museum⁠!⁠
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Bring the family and enjoy live music, grab a bite to eat from one of the various food trucks and browse from this years vendors and collectors.⁠ Shop for collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, art, vintage home furnishings & hand-made goods and have a great time!⁠
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🗓️ Sunday, October 18th⁠
🕘️ 9AM - 3PM⁠
📍 Kern County Museum Pioneer Village⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301⁠
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Admission: $5 for Adults⁠
Children 12 and under are free!⁠⁠⁠⁠

UPCOMING EVENT: Fall Lecture Series⁠⁠Explore and learn about the history and culture of our region as well as its impact...
10/11/2026

UPCOMING EVENT: Fall Lecture Series⁠
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Explore and learn about the history and culture of our region as well as its impact in this Fall's Lecture Series at the Kern County Museum. All lectures are free to attend and are at 6:00pm at The Kern County Museum’s Historic Standard School in Pioneer Village.⁠
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OCTOBER:⁠
The New Deal Landscape of the Southern San Joaquin Valley ⁠
with Douglas Dodd PhD⁠
🗓️ October 14th⁠
🕕️ 6:00pm⁠
📍 The Kern County Museum’s Historic Standard School⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301⁠⁠⁠

10/07/2026

Have you picked out your costume? Have you rallied your friends and family? Have you gotten your tickets yet for Safe Halloween yet?

If not click the link below and reserve your spot today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-halloween-october-30th-31st-5-9pm-tickets-1647269911649

We can't wait to see you at the 2026 Safe Halloween at the Kern County Museum!

A special thank you to Blue Zones Bakersfield for returning this year as one of our Jack o' Lantern Sponsors!

🗓️October 30th & 31st⁠
🕔️5PM - 9PM⁠
📍Kern County Museum Pioneer Village⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301⁠⁠⁠⁠

10/05/2026

¿Listo para un Safe Halloween? ¡Date prisa y consigue tus boletos! Cómpralos hoy mismo en Eventbrite o en persona en la recepción del Kern County Museum. Puedes encontrar el enlace a continuación o utilizar el enlace de nuestra biografía.

Safe Halloween Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-halloween-october-30th-31st-5-9pm-tickets-1647269911649

🗓️October 30th & 31st
🕔️5PM - 9PM
📍Kern County Museum Pioneer Village
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301

📣Save The Dates📣⁠UPCOMING EVENTS: Fall Lecture Series⁠⁠Explore and learn about the history and culture of our region as ...
10/03/2026

📣Save The Dates📣⁠
UPCOMING EVENTS: Fall Lecture Series⁠
⁠
Explore and learn about the history and culture of our region as well as its impact in this Fall's Lecture Series at the Kern County Museum. All lectures are free to attend and are at 6:00pm at The Kern County Museum’s Historic Standard School in Pioneer Village.⁠

OCTOBER:⁠
The New Deal Landscape of the Southern San Joaquin Valley ⁠
with Douglas Dodd PhD⁠
🗓️ October 14th⁠
🕕️ 6:00pm⁠
📍 The Kern County Museum’s Historic Standard School⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301⁠
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NOVEMBER:⁠
Kern County in the Great War with Robert Hunt⁠
🗓️ November 11th⁠
🕕️ 6:00pm⁠
📍 The Kern County Museum’s Historic Standard School⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301⁠⁠⁠⁠

10/02/2026

You never know what you might find at the 2026 Village Flea at the Kern County Museum...but there is only one way to find out!

We will see you there on Sunday, October 18th from 9AM to 3PM with 75 vendors bringing collectibles, antiques, vintage clothing, art, vintage home furnishings & hand-made goods. Enjoy live music and food available for purchase from several food trucks as you explore some great vintage finds!

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🗓️ Sunday, October 18th⁠
🕘️ 9AM - 3PM⁠
📍 Kern County Museum Pioneer Village⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301⁠
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Admission: $5 for Adults⁠
Children 12 and under are free!⁠⁠⁠⁠

10/01/2026

Ready for Safe Halloween? Hurry and get your tickets! Purchase your tickets today on Eventbrite or in person at our front desk at the Kern County Museum. You can find the link below or use the link in the bio.

¿Listo para un Safe Halloween? ¡Date prisa y consigue tus boletos! Cómpralos hoy mismo en Eventbrite o en persona en la recepción del Kern County Museum. Puedes encontrar el enlace a continuación o utilizar el enlace de nuestra biografía.

Safe Halloween Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-halloween-october-30th-31st-5-9pm-tickets-1647269911649

🗓️October 30th & 31st
🕔️5PM - 9PM
📍Kern County Museum Pioneer Village
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301

📣SPECIAL EVENT HOURS📣The Kern County Museum will open its gates at 10AM until 12:30PM for California History Day on Frid...
10/01/2026

📣SPECIAL EVENT HOURS📣

The Kern County Museum will open its gates at 10AM until 12:30PM for California History Day on Friday, October 2nd! General Admission to the museum will open from 12:30PM to 4PM (No Admission after 3:30PM)⁠.

Please Note: Lori Brock Discovery Center will remain closed for the remainder of the day.

California History Day
🗓️ Friday, October 2nd⁠
🕘️ 10AM - 12:30PM⁠
📍 Kern County Museum Pioneer Village⁠
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301⁠
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Admission: $8 for students
Adults are Free⁠⁠⁠

Address

3801 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(661)4373330

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