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Location
Visitor tip
The entrance can be confusing—you need to purchase a Kern County Museum ticket to enter the Discovery Center. Look for clear signage directing you to the ticket counter and ask staff for guidance if needed.
Best time
Visit on a weekday morning (Wednesday-Friday) to avoid crowds and get the most out of the pretend play areas like the fire station, ambulance, and doctor's office, which are popular with children.
Visitor tip
The pretend play room is the centerpiece attraction with multiple role-play stations (fire station, police, ambulance, doctor's office, barn, construction zone). Start here to maximize your visit, then move to the outdoor playground and dinosaur dig area.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Key Areas
- STEAM Town, Power Lab, Art Express, Makers Annex
- Admission
- Included with Kern County Museum general admission
- Hours
- Wednesday – Sunday 9am – 3:30pm
What visitors say
The entrance is not very clear. You take the ticket for Kern county museum to enter. It's a bit small but great to spend an hour or two with a toddler. The museum is also good for adults. We went during winter while it was raining but…
Great little children’s museum for kids, not as big or fancy as some that we’ve visited but it’s great for local parents (especially with littles) who want to get out and do something in the daytime (or escape the summer heat). The…
I can't tell you enough.Thank you for saving these buildings and preserving our memories of Bakersfield. We had a blast
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Did You Know?
- The Discovery Center features a comprehensive pretend play area with multiple role-play stations including a fire station, police station, ambulance, doctors office, barn, and ball pit, providing diverse imaginative learning experiences
- Admission to Lori Brock Discovery Center is included with Kern County Museum general admission, making it an accessible add-on attraction rather than a standalone paid experience
- The center operates on a limited Wednesday-Sunday schedule (9am-3:30pm) and hosts special events like California History Day, with periodic closures for private functions and major holidays
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