West Kern Oil Museum
WEST KERN OIL MUSEUM
TAFT, CALIFORNIA
Visiting Hours
Fridays & Saturdays
10am - 4pm
Contact Us
(661) 765-6664
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Closed on all Federal Holidays.
Occasionally closed for special events and private functions. See Calendar or call for more information.
About the Museum
The West Kern Oil Museum, located near Highway 33 and Wood Street in Taft, is a treasure trove of information about the city history and documentation of the petroleum industry. Maintained and operated entirely by volunteers, the West Kern Oil Museum includes indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, vintage office, shops, and equipment, a fire house, a tent house, a shotgun house, a transportation building, a tool house, a library and a gift shop.
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The Average Oilfield Worker
Works hard because hundred of millions of people depend on them. Works hard to feed their family and keep the roof over their head.
Works hard to make sure we don't run on fairy dust.
A place to learn about the Petroleum Industry
Explore displays such as the Buena Vista Room, the large pumps and a wide variety of old vehicles to choose from. West Kern Oil Museum has something for everyone to learn, but we can't do it on our own. We are a volunteer docent ran museum, and kindly accept any donations to help us keep our doors open.
Support Us
The West Kern Oil Museum is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; we offer volunteer opportunities and accept donations (tax-deductible) from local businesses and residents. Consider becoming an annual supporter of the Museum! Find more information below.
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