diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/bayesian-optimization/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/bayesian-optimization/default.nix
index a1739bf4773..c41181ca7b0 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/bayesian-optimization/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/bayesian-optimization/default.nix
@@ -5,11 +5,13 @@
 , scikitlearn
 , scipy
 , pytest
+, isPy27
 }:
 
 buildPythonPackage rec {
   pname = "bayesian-optimization";
   version = "1.2.0";
+  disabled = isPy27;
 
   src = fetchFromGitHub {
     owner = "fmfn";