Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield

The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an art museum, in Bakersfield, California. It is located in Central Park. It has four galleries, which contains a permanent collection mainly from regional artists, as well as room for traveling art exhibits. In 1991, it was accredited by the American Association of Museums.

The museum was founded in 1956 by the Walter Osborn family. The museum was originally named the Cunningham Art Gallery, in memory of their daughter, Marion Osborn Cunningham (1911–1948).

The Bakersfield Museum of Art is 17,400 square feet (1,620 m2). It contains two classrooms and a banquet hall. Outside, the museum has several gardens which display various sculptures and other art forms. The museum’s permanent collection is primarily from regional artists. The museums mission is to: " a broad spectrum of visual arts experiences through the exhibition and preservation of fine art, educational programs, community outreach, and special events."