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California Living Museum (CALM)
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,572 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Bakersfield, California
Museum exploring California's diverse flora & fauna, with a reptile house & botanical gardens.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (661) 546-8940
- Website calmzoo.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
What couples say again and again
From the reviews
I think the idea is awesome. The layout is very nice and elegant. They have a play area and train for the kiddos. The only thing is I feel their enclosures could be a bit bigger. It is a rehab/rescue, so maybe that's why they are small. Out side of that. Very educational.
Getting married at California Living Museum (CALM)
California Living Museum (CALM) comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at California Living Museum (CALM)
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at California Living Museum (CALM) — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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