Travel back in time at The Kern County Museum in Bakersfield. Step inside the pioneer village attraction, situated across 16 acres with over 50 authentic buildings collected from around the county. The buildings presented are related to life in the 19th century, and include an adobe house, bank, barn, blacksmith shop, harness shop, hospital and more.
Art buffs hang out at the Bakersfield Museum of Art to appreciate permanent collections from renowned regional artists, and view rare traveling exhibits such as Lethal Beauty; Samurai Weapons and Armor, displaying the compelling duality of deadly weaponry forged with artistic beauty. Release your inner artist by signing up for one of the museum's art classes or workshops.
Get your ticket to the hottest live entertainment and sports action in downtown Bakersfield at the Rabobank Arena. Take your seat with 10,000 of your closest neighbors in front of a stage that hosts live performances from Disney on Ice to Judaist Priest, and the LA Lakers versus the LA Clippers.