Kern County Museum

Since oil was discovered in Kern County in 1899, the region has been one of the world’s top oil producers. More than a billion gallons of oil have come from our major oil fields. This derrick is a copy of the hundreds of wooden rigs that once dotted the Kern County landscape. In cable tool drilling, a cable lowers and drops a large metal drill bit to break up the ground digging a well into the earth. #kerncountymuseum #kerncountyhistory

December 3rd is the last day to enjoy Kern County Museum Members $5 Discount! Please check out Bakersfield Christmas Town's Facebook page to answer your questions and retrieve Santa photos!

Lori Brock at Home Hedgehogs are cute little mammals with prickly spines everywhere except on their faces, legs, and bellies. When threatened by an enemy, they roll into a tight ball with their spines pointing outwards, like nature’s pincushion. Ouch! Today you and your kids will make your own little hedgehog. You will need a rock, peach, brown, and black acrylic paint and several paintbrushes. ... Check out the art project at Easy, Peasy, and Fun: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/fall-crafts-for-kids/ Don’t forget to share your creation with us. Until we are together again, keep discovering! #loribrockathome #kerncountymuseum #crafts

Lori Brock at Home Squirrels are smart little creatures who work hard to find and store food. Sometimes they pretend to bury nuts to throw off potential nut thieves! They can find nuts buried beneath a foot of snow! Today you and your kids will create your own squirrel project. You will need a squirrel printable printed on white cardstock, markers, colored pencils or crayons and scissors. ... Check out the art project at DLTK Crafts for Kids: https://www.dltk-holidays.com/fall/m-autumn-branch-craft.htm Don’t forget to share your creation with us. Until we are together again, keep discovering! #loribrockathome #kerncountymuseum #crafts

Alphonse Weill came from France to follow the California gold rush in 1870. He found gold as a merchant operating the Weill Department Store in Bakersfield with his wife Henrietta for 70 years. The Weill Family were outstanding citizens and leaders in the local Jewish community. This house was built in the 1880s and moved to the museum in 1950. #kerncounty

In honor of Kern's African American Pioneers, the Pinkney House has been in the village for 55 years. William Pinkney came from North Carolina to pick cotton in Kern County in 1884. He and wife Amanda bought this house on H Street in 1898. William was a long-time city worker and Amanda was a community leader.

The Kern County Museum will offer mini-wedding ceremonies for those looking to get married in December 2020 Grab your significant other and get married at the cutest little chapel or prettiest gazebo in Pioneer Village! Mini-Ceremonies in the Chapel $400 Invite 10 guests... 30 minute chapel ceremony 1 hour of photography time on property post ceremony. Mini-Ceremonies in Batey Garden $500 Invite 10 guests 2 hours of time in Batey Garden for ceremony & post ceremony photography time. White ceremony chairs included [email protected] to book your spot. Payment is full required at booking Officiant & Photographer are not included. See more

The Kern County Museum honors the rich history of the Chinese in California with a replica of an early temple. A Joss House was a place that honors the memory of ancestors in an ancient Asian religion. The museum building holds the original altar, belland other artifacts from the Let Sing Gong temple that stood for years at the corner of 18th and R streets downtown.

Lori Brock at Home With their beady eyes, leathery wings and razor-sharp fangs, bats seem very spooky, yet they are actually very helpful! More than 500 plant species depend on bats for pollination and bats provide excellent natural pest control. Hurray for bats! Today you and your kids will create your own bat project. You will need a bat printable printed on white cardstock, markers, colored pencils or crayons, an extra-fine sharpie, scissors, and black or colorful card...stock or construction paper. Check out the art project at Projects with Kids: https://www.projectswithkids.com/bat-art-project-with-prin/ Don’t forget to share your creation with us. Until we are together again, keep discovering! #loribrockathome #kerncountymuseum #crafts

Pioneer Village is extra quiet this year without Safe Halloween to prepare for, but don't worry! The Safe Halloween tradition will be back in a BIG way in 2021! There are events that are happening that can keep your little ones safe and entertained! This free event is hosted by the Stockdale Moose Lodge who does so much good for the community year-round!

The Beale Memorial Clock Tower was a gift to the city from Truxtun Beale in memory of his mother. Dedicated in 1904, it was built in the middle of the intersection of 17th and Chester. It fell down in the 1952 earthquake but rebuilt at the Kern County Museum. It is now the symbol of our city.

Lori Brock at Home Halloween is just around the corner and some quality family time is in order. Did you know that coloring is a calming activity for both children and adults? Print out these Halloween coloring pages and enjoy the serenity together! You will need a working printer, printer paper, and coloring pencils or crayons. ... Check out the coloring pages at Homemade Gifts Made Easy: https://homemade-gifts-made-easy.imfast.io//halloween-colo https://homemade-gifts-made-easy.imfast.io//halloween-colo Don’t forget to share your creation with us. Until we are together again, keep discovering! #loribrockathome #kerncountymuseum #crafts

Holiday Event Pricing Trolley Station Room with The Noriega Bar 60-person capacity with socially distanced seating $1500 Room Rental Fee & $400 Refundable Security Deposit Space Includes: Tables, Chairs, Linen & Decorated Christmas Tree ... 2 Hours of Set Up Time & 5 Hours of Event Time Your Vendors Are Welcome! Add On Hours and Centerpieces, Available for an Additional Cost Email [email protected] See more

Norris Schoolhouse in Pioneer Village, one of Kern County's first schools! In 1880, Robert Norris donated 2 acres of land for a schoolhouse. The same place where Norris Middle school is today on Calloway and Snow. This building was used as the schoolhouse until 1914.

Lori Brock at Home Who loves pumpkins at Halloween and Thanksgiving? Everybody! Carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns is a fun Halloween tradition that originated long ago in Ireland. Today you and your kids will make a Halloween Popsicle Stick Craft. You will need craft sticks, tacky glue, and construction paper. ... Check out the tutorial at the Surviving a Teacher’s Salary website: https://www.survivingateacherssalary.com/halloween-decor-k/ Don’t forget to share your creation with us. Until we are together again, keep discovering! #loribrockathome #kerncountymuseum #crafts