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Kern County Museum
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Name	Kern County Museum
Brief Description	A Real California Experience
Type	Attraction
Category	Museum
Description	The Kern County Museum is a real California experience showcasing thousands of real artifacts in more than 56 historic exhibits amid 16 shaded park-like acres. Here visitors can discover the past at their own pace. From the 1891 Queen Anne style Howell House to the 1868 Barnes Log Cabin, the 1882 Norris School, to jails and a train depot there is truly something everyone can enjoy. The Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center is specifically for children 8 and under; a place kids can learn through play. The award-winning Black Gold: The Oil Experience offers unique hands-on experiences for visitors of any age. Originally built as the Kern County Chamber of Commerce, the main museum houses a variety of permanent and changing exhibits. Be sure to check the museum website (www.kcmuseum.org) for fascinating special event dates. Car shows, antique shows, living history days, family fun days and more are scheduled all year.
Address	3801 Chester Avenue
CSZ	Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone 1	(661) 852-5000
Email	kcmuseum@kern.org
Handicapped Accessible	Yes
Time Allowance	Two to three hours
Cost	Adults $10 Seniors $9 Students $8-9 Children $7-8
Hours	Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday Noon to 5pm; No tickets sold after 3:00 pm
Website	www.kcmuseum.org
Request Brochure	Visitors Guide and Get Real Brochure with Discount Coupon
Last Updated	4/17/2009
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