Children's Museums
Bakersfield Museum of Art
📍 1930 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93301🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–5 PM |
About Bakersfield Museum of Art
Fine-art institute dating to 1956. Longtime art museum offering exhibits by Californian artists, education programs & kids' classes. The Bakken Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary through 2025-2026 with a special LEGO minifigure series honoring local innovators. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 235 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Other
- Best For
- All Ages
- Exhibits
- Local and diverse artist collections, rotating curated exhibits, sculpture garden with gazebo
💡 Did You Know?
- The Bakken Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary through 2025-2026 with a special LEGO minifigure series honoring local innovators
- The museum features a dedicated Mary Shelley/Frankenstein exhibit exploring the author's influences, connecting literature to the history of electricity and early scientific innovation
- Located on the west shore of Bde Maka Ska with scenic views, the museum occupies the historic West Winds Mansion with a green roof and medicinal plants garden available for exploration
- The Spark interactive exhibit allows visitors to create music and make movies while learning about electricity, combining hands-on STEM education with creative expression
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the museum, especially during warmer months when you can enjoy the rooftop garden and medicinal plants exhibit
- Visit on the second Thursday of each month for extended hours (10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.), giving you more flexibility to explore the interactive electricity exhibits and Frankenstein room at a comfortable pace
- Bring children of mixed ages—the museum caters well to both younger kids with wooden block building activities and older children with the popular Frankenstein room and electrical engineering exhibits
- Ask staff for a guided tour of the mansion's rooftop garden and medicinal plants collection—visitors consistently highlight these as must-see highlights that enhance understanding of the historical property
- Take advantage of the 50th anniversary celebration running through 2026 featuring special LEGO minifigure series honoring local innovators, a limited-time educational experience tied to the museum's core mission
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