Kern County Museum
About Kern County Museum
The Kern County Museum is a history museum located in Bakersfield, California. Its main focus is the history of Kern County. Pioneer Village, located on 16 acres (65,000 m2), contains over 50 original buildings from around the county, related to life in the late 19th century. Other features include: Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center, Black Gold exhibit, and Neon Plaza. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
One of the most recognizable structures at the museum is the Beale Memorial Clock Tower, located on the lawn in front of it. The clock tower was originally constructed in 1904 in the center of the intersection of 17th St. and Chester Ave. It was destroyed in the 1952 earthquake and rebuilt at this site in 1964.
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- Founded
- 1941
- Annual visitors
- 85K
- 85,000
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02Kern County Chamber of Commerce Building South EntranceSkyman9999 · CC0
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Nearby museums
Make a day of it. 4 more museums are within 1.3 miles of Kern County Museum; the closest, Pioneer Village Museum, is practically next door.
