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Bakersfield museums offer priceless (as in free) experience to kids
| Monday, Jul 28 2008 4:14 PM
Last Updated: Monday, Jul 28 2008 4:13 PM
The “staycation” — annoying buzzword, sensible concept — will be a little more sophisticated this summer thanks to local museums that want to give families a financial break.
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For those opting to spend their vacation closer to home, the Kern County Museum, California Living Museum, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and the Bakersfield Museum of Art are offering a free child admission with every adult admission purchase in August.
Adults should present identification with a Kern County address to receive the special admission rate.
BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART
1930 R St.
Open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Admission: Adults $5, seniors (65+) $4, students $2, children under 6 admitted free.
Phone: 323-7219
BUENA VISTA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
2018 Chester Ave.
Open Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults $7, children under 18 years $4, children 5 and younger free, students (with ID) and seniors (55 and older) $5
Phone: 324-6350
CALIFORNIA LIVING MUSEUM
10500 Alfred Harrell Highway
Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 9 to 8 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Adults $7, seniors (60 and up) $5, students with ID $4, children 3 to 17 $4, children under 3 years of age are admitted free.
Phone: 872-2256
KERN COUNTY MUSEUM
3801 Chester Ave.
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $8, seniors (60 and up) $7, students (ages 13 to 17) $7, students (ages 6 to 12) $6, children (ages 3 to 5) $5, children under 3 years old are admitted free
Phone: 852-5000