Kern County Museum
Bakersfield · Bakersfield · History
Open-air history museum in Bakersfield with more than 50 historic buildings and the Lori Brock children's discovery center.
Good to know: Closed to regular visits Sat, Oct 17 and Thu, Oct 29–Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (Safe Halloween). Open Sun, Oct 18 for the Village Flea ($5 adults, 12 and under free).
Free days
No free day; 2 and under free. Village Flea, Sun Oct 18, 2026: $5 adults, 12 and under free.
Know before you go
- Admission
Paid: Adults $10; Seniors/Military $9; Ages 3–12 $5; 2 and under free with an adult; members free
✓ Verified on kerncountymuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Free days & hours
No free day; 2 and under free. Village Flea, Sun Oct 18, 2026: $5 adults, 12 and under free.
✓ Verified on kerncountymuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Reservations
Not needed; groups of 20+ reserve ahead for the group rate
✓ Verified on kerncountymuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Hours
Wed–Sun 9am–4pm; no admission after 3:30pm
✓ Verified on kerncountymuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Closed
Mondays, Tuesdays; New Year's, Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas; occasionally for special events (Oct 17 and Oct 29–Nov 1, 2026)
✓ Verified on kerncountymuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Parking
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Kids
Ages 3–12 $5; 2 and under free; Lori Brock Discovery Center on site
✓ Verified on kerncountymuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Accessibility
Not found on official site; confirm directly
Not confirmed – check with the museum
- Address
3801 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
✓ Verified on kerncountymuseum.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Map location from OpenStreetMap.
Free days, hours and prices change often, and museums close for installations and private events. Always confirm on the museum's own site before you go. Information only; Orca Travel Collection isn't affiliated with these museums.
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