Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield

Name: Bakersfield Museum of Art
Address: 1931 R St, Bakersfield, 93301, United States
Telephone: +1 661-323-7219

#19 among attractions in Bakersfield

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an art museum, in Bakersfield, California. It is located in Central Park, on the corner of 19th St. and R St. It has four galleries, which contains a permanent collection mainly from regional artists, as well as room for traveling art exhibits. In 1991, it was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. ()

Established: 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 35°22'37"N, 119°0'32"W

Address

1931 R StCentral Bakersfield (Downtown Bakersfield)Bakersfield 93301 United States

Contact

+1 661-323-7219

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Day trips

Bakersfield Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kern County Museum, Bakersfield City Hall, Fox Theater, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science.

1.2 miNW
Museum, History museum
Kern County Museum, Bakersfield
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bakersfield, California, the Kern County Museum offers a rich tapestry of the region's history, culture, and heritage. This sprawling museum complex is a treasure trove for history buffs, families, and anyone interested in the Golden State's...
0.6 miSW
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
16 min walk • Bakersfield City Hall is the center of government for the City of Bakersfield, California. It houses the Mayor's office and the City Council chambers. It is located in the Civic Center, Downtown.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
19 min walk • The Fox Theater is located at 2001 H Street in Downtown Bakersfield, California. The theater, which opened on Christmas Day, 1930, is a historic performing arts and community events center located in downtown Bakersfield, and hosts a variety of events, ranging from ballets...
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
13 min walk • The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science is a natural history museum in Bakersfield, California. It is located in the Arts district, downtown. The museum focuses on three areas: Geology, Anthropology, and Paleontology.
0.5 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Bakersfield
12 min walk • The First Baptist Church, also known as the Bell Towers, is a historic church complex built in 1931 in Bakersfield, California and presently used as an office building.
1.4 miSW
Park
Beale Park, Bakersfield
35 min walk • Beale Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It is Bakersfield’s first park, located on Oleander St.
0.4 miSW
Convention center, Theater
Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield
10 min walk • The Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center is a performing arts theater and convention facility located in Bakersfield, California. It is adjacent to the Mechanics Bank Arena.
~310 ftE
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
2 min walk • Mill Creek is a linear park located in Bakersfield, California. It runs along the Kern Island Canal between Golden State Avenue and California Avenue in downtown, although there is a gap between 19th Street and the BNSF railroad yard. The center of the park is Central Park, the only park in downtown.
~1490 ftS
Memorial
Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield
8 min walk • The Kern Veterans Memorial is a monument located in Kern County, California. It honors all Kern County residents who served in the armed forces, both in peacetime and in war. It is located in downtown Bakersfield, at the corner of Truxtun Ave. and S St.
0.5 miS
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
14 min walk • The McMurtrey Aquatic Center is a swimming, diving, and recreational facility in the City of Bakersfield, California, USA. It is located near Centennial Garden, newly renamed "Rabobank Arena", in downtown Bakersfield.
0.9 miW
35°22'23"N • 119°1'30"W
Unity Church of Bakersfield, Bakersfield
25 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bakersfield Museum of Art open?

Bakersfield Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bakersfield Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Central Park, Bakersfield (2 min walk), Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield (8 min walk), Kern County Library, Bakersfield (8 min walk), Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield (10 min walk).

How to get to Bakersfield Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bakersfield Museum of Art:

Train

Bakersfield (9 min walk)

Bus

Bakersfield, CA - Amtrak Station • Lines: 10, 19 (9 min walk)
G • Lines: 42 (16 min walk)