Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield

Name: Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
Address: 2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, 93301-4420, United States
Telephone: +1 661-324-6350

#9 among attractions in Bakersfield

Museum, History museum, Science museum

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

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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. ()

Established: 1995 (29 years ago)Coordinates: 35°22'39"N, 119°1'5"W

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2018 Chester AveCentral Bakersfield (Downtown Bakersfield)Bakersfield 93301-4420 United States

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+1 661-324-6350

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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kern County Museum, Bakersfield City Hall, Fox Theater, First Baptist Church.

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Museum, History museum
Kern County Museum, Bakersfield
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~1700 ftS
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
9 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.
~1190 ftW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
6 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...
~1510 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Bakersfield
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1.1 miS
Park
Beale Park, Bakersfield
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0.5 miSE
Convention center, Theater
Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield
12 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.
0.6 miE
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
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0.6 miSE
Memorial
Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield
17 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 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
13 min walk • 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.
0.6 miSE
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
16 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.
1.2 miW
Park, Playground, Skate park
Beach Park, Bakersfield
32 min walk • Beach Park is a public park in Bakersfield, California. It is located at the major intersection of 24th street and Oak street, which makes it one of the more visible parks in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield (2 min walk), Education District, Bakersfield (3 min walk), Fox Theater, Bakersfield (6 min walk), First Baptist Church, Bakersfield (8 min walk).

How to get to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science:

Bus

G • Lines: 42 (3 min walk)
GET Bus Station (3 min walk)

Train

Bakersfield (18 min walk)