KERN COUNTY MUSEUM

BAKERSFIELD, CA

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Kern County Museum, located in Bakersfield, California, is an educational institution devoted to the preservation and interpretation of Kern County's history and culture. Established in 1941, the museum is home to a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits, including a replica of a 1915 Bakersfield Street, a restored 1902 Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, and a replica of a blacksmith shop.

The museum also features a number of educational programs, including tours, lectures, and hands-on activities. A variety of special events, such as the annual Kern County Fair and the Pioneer Day celebration, are held at the museum throughout the year.

The museum houses a large collection of artifacts, including historic photographs, documents, and artifacts from the area's Native American, pioneer, and early settler populations. There is also a research library devoted to local history, which is open to the public.

The museum's grounds are also home to a variety of historic buildings, including an 1867 adobe, a 1909 Victorian-style home, and the old Kern County Courthouse, which is now the museum's administrative offices. The museum also has a gift shop that sells souvenirs and books about local history and culture.

Kern County Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is free. The museum plays a significant role in the preservation and interpretation of Kern County's history and culture and is a great place to learn more about the area's past.

KERN COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BAKERSFIELD CA. US MID #8400600215

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM
3801 CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD
CA
93301

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KERN COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400600215
Name PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM
Alternate Name KERN COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.394835, -119.01885
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 2006