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School Tours and Field Trips

BVM is the only museum in central California with exhibits on anatomy, astronomy, anthropology, archeology, biology, geology and paleontology. All in one location.

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Led by trained Docents, school groups will:

 

Inspect a world class collection of 15 million year old Miocene fossil specimens from local Sharktooth hill. The Miocene was a time when Bakersfield was covered by an ocean and home to the giant megalodon.

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Enjoy a glimpse of how some of the earliest Californians lived through our life size Native American Lifeways exhibit.

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A significant geology section including a stunning collection of gems an minerals.

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Experience the diversity of life through our North American and African Animals exhibits.

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Explore tactile and hands-on science learning in

the "Oh Zone." 

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School Tour Pricing and Information

  • One adult chaperone is required per 10 students.

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  • There is a maximum of 40 children per tour session. Larger groups can be split into multiple sessions.

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  • Tours are $4 per student and $7 per adult.

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  • Tours requested outside of regular operating hours must meet or exceed a minimum $100.

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  • Please allow approximately 1.5 - 2 hours for the tour session.

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  • Reservation required at least 2 weeks in advance.

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  • To find out about customized tours for special needs groups, please contact the museum at (661) 324-6350 or email info@buenavistamuseum.org

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BVM Can Come to You!

Museum in a Box

  • In class presentation customized for your classroom studies. 

  • The presentation will include several geology and paleontology specimens from the museum's collection.

  • Children will learn from from an expert on the topic

  • Many specimens are hands on!

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