Hours & Admission
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Sunday & Monday: Closed
BMoA is closed on the following event days: February 27, May 29, June 26, September 25, October 18, November 13
BMoA is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
General Admission
Members: Free
Adults: $12
Students:$10
Seniors (62+): $10
Children 5 and under: Free
Click here to become a member or renew your membership.
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.
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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.
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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.
First Friday
FREE Admission
Extended Hours: 10AM-8PM
In participation with downtown Bakersfield's First Friday events, BMoA is proud to offer complimentary admission with extended hours until 8PM.
This program is generously supported by funding from the County of Kern.
Bank of America: Museums on Us
FREE Admission
On the first Saturday of every month, Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders receive one (1) FREE ADMISSION to BMoA with eligible credit or debit card with valid photo ID.
Blue Star Museums
May 17, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America. During the summer months, free admission is available to currently serving military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
Museums for All
FREE admission
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 300 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT card. Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between the Association of Children's Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Free admission for up to four (4) individuals per EBT card.
Click here to find out more about Museums for All.