The Bakersfield Museum of Art is located in downtown Bakersfield next to Mill Creek at Central Park.

The main museum entrance is located on the north side of the building.
Free Public Parking is available on the north and west side of the building.

Address:
1930 R St.
Bakersfield CA, 93301

Visiting by Car:

From Highway 99
Take exit for 24 St. to Highway 178 East about 2 miles
Turn right on Chester Ave
Turn left on 21st St., then right on R St.
The Museum will be on the left-hand side.

From Highway 58
Take Union Ave (204) North about 1.5 miles
Turn left on 19th, then right on R St.
The Museum will be on the right-hand side.

All parts of Bakersfield Museum of Art are accessible to visitors using wheelchairs and mobility equipment.

Admission
Accommodated BMoA docent-led tours are offered year-round for all groups with special needs. Tour requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance at bmoa.org/tours 

Seating
Outdoor seating can be found in BMoA’s sculpture garden year-round. Indoor seating varies per exhibition. Please call the Museum at (661) 323-7219 for current exhibition seating.

Service Animals
Bakersfield Museum of Art welcomes animals trained to perform specific tasks for an individual with a disability.

Facilities
Accessible facilities are available in all public restrooms at Bakersfield Museum of Art. 

Please do not touch the artwork. As a courtesy, please remain 18 inches away from the artwork at all times.

Food and drinks may not be carried into the gallery spaces.

Backpacks and large bags are not allowed in the galleries. Please check in your belongings with the Front Desk Assistant.

BMoA welcomes guests to take photos for personal use unless otherwise noted. Flash photography is not permitted. Share photos of your visit on Facebook and Instagram @thebmoa #TheBMoA and on Twitter / X @bmoa.

BMoA does allow professional photography. For permission and further information, please call or email at info@bmoa.org

Smoking is not allowed in the museum.

Free Wi-Fi is available to guests. Look for bmoa_guest on your personal wireless device.

If you are a member of an institution that is part of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM), present your membership card that includes the gold NARM logo to redeem your membership benefits at BMoA.