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.

 

Free Admission Programs

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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.