Bakersfield Museum of Art
Bakersfield Museum of Art
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Accredited art museum with exhibits rotating three times per year; education programs for children, teens, and adults; lots of special events. Also holds many weddings and other events.
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steve
phoenix, Arizona, USA111 contributions
Dec 2019
This museum is rather small, in fact we had a little difficulty establishing the proper parking and main entry off the side street. It does not take long to view (aside from sitting on the benches to ponder) given the size. However, the quality of the work by California artists was fantastic and well worth the stop. Perhaps the first time we have enjoyed an art museum alone. Very intimate and peacefully inspiring. Staff was very kind and helpful.
Written 19 January 2020
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Ellen M
Orange County, CA33 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
The museum is quite small. Discounted admission for students and seniors, but NOT free for under 18. We visited on a Wednesday morning, few other museums in the area were not open on Wednesdays so not much choice. There are two big antique stores across the street and nice creek side walking path with a park and a playground. There was plenty of free parking. The sculpture garden has a separate entrance and seems to have free entry. As far as the museum exhibits go, like I said, there is not a lot. But what they have was very nice modern art. We loved it, even my teenager had good time. We spent about an hour there. Not much of a gift shop, no café.
Written 9 April 2023
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DarylJ552
Carlsbad, CA3,401 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We went to The Bakersfield Museum Of Art and spent about an hour looking at the paintings and sculptures on display. They had a couple of special exhibits and some permanent ones as well. It only cost $5.00 for seniors and it was worthwhile.
Written 16 October 2017
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Lynne W
Bakersfield21 contributions
Apr 2016
. The Art Association has done so much to enhance our community with their wonderful gallery shows. They introduce new artists and feature long timers as well. They do all they can to keep art in Bakersfield fresh and interesting.
Written 17 October 2016
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BLV430
Henderson, NV123 contributions
Small museum - a few exhibitions. Art in 2 small hallways and 3 gallery rooms. 2 of the 3 rooms are small. At time of our visit, main exhibit was a puppet collection. Neat and clean with pleasant staff. May be wise to check website for main exhibit prior to attending. If I wanted to look at puppets, I could've saved gas and just turned on MSNBC. On the other hand, the puppets at the BMOA were silent which is an improvement over MSNBC. Overall, a nice place
Written 16 April 2014
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Paula M
Morro Bay, CA54 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
The classes that are offered for the kids are great and they always learn so much. The dinosaur exhibit is awesome and my grandson loves the Indian Village and always sees something new each time we go.
Written 28 May 2013
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Dakota W
21 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
Great place to kill an hour or two, especially when it is hot out. Very quiet and peaceful, located right beside a park. Be sure to check the website ahead of time to see what exhibits are currently being shown.
Written 15 January 2019
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Jana W
Bakersfield, CA23 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Although this museum is very small, the quality of art that is displayed there is exceptional. I'll never forget when they brought the Harlem Renaissance collection. I love to see diversity and different points of view.
Written 22 July 2018
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JJKFETP
Libertyville, IL208 contributions
May 2018
Cute entrance with ducks in front, nice design of the museum with a great variety of art in a compact space. Friendly staff.
Written 18 June 2018
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joecrossbow
Bakersfield, CA13 contributions
Sept 2017
After many visits, I can say that the quality of the museum and its programs is simply outstanding, with every show!
Written 20 October 2017
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