Enter the great tombs and temples of the powerful, and the cunning men and women who ruled imperial China. ``Warriors, Tombs and Temples: China’s Enduring Legacy`` is a landmark exhibition drawn from China’s most important archaeological excavations assembled in cooperation with seven leading Chinese institutions.

Opening February 25, 2012

A major exhibition highlighting the stunning beauty of ``native`` gold as found in some of California`s most important historic mines. These incredible gold specimens are augmented by important historic gold rush memorabilia that help put in context the importance that gold played in the early history of California. From the world renowned collection of Dona and Wayne Leicht of Laguna Beach, California.

Opening March 31 through July 1, 2012

Pre-hispanic gold, on loan from the renowned Museo del Oro and the Banco de Republica, Bogotá, Colombia. National treasures and more than two hundred exquisite gold figures and ornaments in this stunning exhibition give testament to the unparalleled mastery of gold, considered a gift of the gods.

In conjunction with this exhibit, the Bowers will have on display an ornately carved emerald rosary recovered from the sunken Spanish warship, the `` Nuestra Señora di Atocha.`` During the 1600s the Spanish conquerors of the New World shipped tons of gold, silver and coper back to their mother country. This treasure had been in its underwater tomb for over 350 years.

Opening February 20, 2010,  This is a significant exhibition highlighting the art and culture of the Pacific Islands. Curated by Chris Rainier

Target Sponsors Free First Sundays at Bowers Museum

Jarry is on the loose AGAIN! And this time everyone’s favorite terra cotta warrior will be at Disneyland. That’s right, DISNEYLAND! With the princes and princesses, talking animals, fairies, villains—he’ll be there.
 
But that’s not all…
This time the “Where’s Jarry?” sweepstakes is taken to a whole new level. If you find yourself among princesses and talking animals and, above all, at Disneyland next Monday or Wednesday, you have the chance to get free tickets to our spectacular exhibit, Warriors, Tombs and Temples!
 
Here’s how it works:
Step 1. Go to Disneyland next Monday or Wednesday (January 23 or 25).
Step 2. Find Jarry. He’s performing somewhere on Disneyland grounds. Here’s where scavenger hunt skills come in handy.
Step 3. Take a photo or video of Jarry at Disneyland.
Step 4. Post your photo of Jarry to the Bowers Museum Facebook page or post your video and tag “Bowers Museum.”
The first 10 people to post their photos or videos of Jarry at Disneyland will each receive two FREE tickets to Warriors, Tombs and Temples. Only one Jarry photo/video per household will be accepted for the prize. Are you up for the challenge? Go find Jarry!

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Exhibit reflects Franklin’s energy

A timely focus on Japanese painter

The Bowers Museum displays rare 18th-century works by Itō Jakuchū.

Distant travelers

Artifacts from the Silk Road of China star in a Bowers exhibit.

A Path from the Past

Road warriors

Ancient Dispatches From the Holy Land

Sunday, October 7, 2001

``Where`s Jarry?`` -- Bowers Museum Brings Back the Real-Life Terra Cotta Warrior That Has Intrigued Audiences Across the World

Bowers Museum brings back Terra Cotta Warriors

‘Warriors, Tombs and Temples’ at the Bowers Museum showcases Terra Cotta Warriors and Qin, Han and Tang dynasties.

Terra Cotta Warriors are Back at Bowers Museum

Bowers unveils new Chinese exhibit

Huntington Beach resident who chairs museum’s board played a key role in bringing ‘Warriors, Tombs and Temples’ to O.C.

Santa Ana: Brights Lights, Art and History Galore

‘Warriors, Tombs and Temples,’ the sequel, at the Bowers Museum

The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana set record attendance for its “Terra Cotta Warriors” exhibition in 2008, drawing more than 200,000 visitors. Like most sequels, the museum hopes to build on that success and fascination with its new show “Warriors, Tombs and Temples,” which opened last week.

The emperor’s men

Four terra cotta warriors are among the ancient Chinese treasures in an exhibition at the Bowers in Santa Ana.

Santa Ana museum hosts second Chinese tomb treasures show

WARRIOR An ancient Chinese army has landed in Santa Ana

Each exhibit is a new set of challenges

The Newspaper for Collectors, Dealers, Museums and Galleries.

Classic California: Recently Conserved Paintings from the Permanent Collection Opens December 28, 2008

Proudly presented in association with the Council on Aging, Orange County

Lecture to Discuss the Influence of Buddhism on Chinese History and Culture

A U.S.-British Accord

Bowers Museum of Cultural Art

MEET OC’S INDIANA JONES

The burgeoning Bowers

Series: Art is good for health

Three-part discussion at Bowers Museum begins Saturday with talk on how creative activity affects the brain.