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Group Tours
Each year, thousands of visitors receive a guided tour through the galleries of Kern County’s only accredited art museum.
BMoA Docents are trained to lead groups through current exhibitions, promoting art conversation, discussing art fundamentals, art history, and how they relate to the works on display.
Every tour has the option to prearrange an art project for children or adults during their visit. Art projects are based on the themes and visuals of the current exhibitions.
Group Tour Pricing
Schools and Non-Profits:
Free* | $4 per guest with art project
*School and non-profit organization tours are generously supported by funding from the County of Kern.
Seniors (55+):
$4 per guest | $8 per guest with art project
All Other Organizations:
$5 per guest | $9 per guest with art project
Self-Guided Tours (no Docent):
Available at the prices listed above
All tours must be scheduled in advanced in order to receive discounted admission.
Group Tour Rules & Information
To ensure the safety of not only the artwork on display, but the safety of others, BMoA has strict rules for gallery behavior. Please inform your group of these rules before arriving.
Keep hands at least one, arms-length away from artwork and the walls.
Walk at all times.
Whisper voices must be used unless contributing to a conversation with a BMoA Docent.
Absolutely no food or drink is allowed inside the Museum.
Photographs may only be taken without flash.
All backpacks are large bags will be checked in with a staff member.
Groups that fail to follow the above rules may be asked to leave and potentially be prohibited from visiting the Museum in the future.
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All tours must be scheduled in advanced in order to receive discounted admission. 10 guests minimum qualify as a group tour. Each tour group may have a maximum of 50 guests. Group tours are approximately 60-minutes and are offered Tuesday-Friday between 10AM and 3PM. Saturday tours may be arranged based on BMoA Docent availability. After an online request form is submitted below, the Museum will contact you to confirm your tour date(s).
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All groups will meet outside of the Museum front doors. Please have one representative check in with the front desk with a total number of children and adults that will be entering the Museum. If necessary, art project payments should be during check-in.
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We require one chaperone (age 21 or older) for every 10 guests who are under the age of 12. Chaperones are required to remain with students at all times. It is expected that chaperones will intervene to prevent any inappropriate behavior and will not make conversations among each other while BMoA Docents are speaking to students.
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Parents and teachers should be aware that some of the artwork at the Museum may contain depictions of the nude male or female human form. Please contact Visitor Services to inquire about the content of our exhibitions before scheduling your group tour.
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Every tour has the option to prearrange an art project for children or adults during their visit. Art projects are based on the themes and visuals of our current exhibitions. Adding an Art Project is an additional $4 per guest. NOTE: The addition of an Art Project will not increase the tour’s 60-minute time.
Request a Group Tour
To request a tour for your organization or group, please complete the form below.
Become a Group Tour Sponsor
Support the BMoA’s Group Tour Program by becoming a sponsor! Your donation supports all areas of the museum including preservation of the permanent collection of over 400 works, visiting exhibitions, and youth art education and outreach. To learn more, contact BMoA Development Coordinator Alli Duncan at (661) 323-7219 or email aduncan@bmoa.org