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History and culture come to life through engagement with artifacts from around the world. Bring your school group to the Bowers and discover a new way to view, experience and create art!
School tours are led by Bowers trained art docents, who engage students in active looking and discussion focusing on a select number of works in the collection. Tours and art classes are aligned with state content standards for history/social science and language arts and the new core curriculum.
SCHOOL TOURS
Galleries and tour dates are subject to change, please call or email our School Tours department to reserve today! 714.567.3680 schooltours@bowers.org
Kidseum Cultural Art Trunks
Kidseum Cultural Art Trunks are designed to create a mini-gallery in your classroom. The trunks include materials related to their theme such as hands-on art objects, lesson plans, videos, and books. Individual trunk themes include: Mexican American, Chinese, Ancient Egyptian, African and others. Kidseum Cultural Art Trunks are available for a fee of $40 per week. To reserve a trunk please call 714.567.3670 or email kidseum@bowers.org.
Kidseum School and Community Presentations
Kidseum art instructors provide customized cultural presentations and art classes for your school, classroom or service organization. Fees range from $8-$10 per person, depending on the project. For more information and booking please call 714.567.3670 or email kidseum@bowers.org.
FALL EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, October 2, 20133:30 – 7 PM
For administrators, general and special educators, school staff, homeschool teachers, college & university faculty, student teachers & parents! This exclusive evening features private guided tours of our permanent and special exhibitions that are aligned with K-12 curriculum and college/university level studies. Learn about our exciting 2013-2014 exhibition schedule and scholarships available through our Museum School Partnership Program.
Teachers receive:- Priority booking of school tours & art classes
- Free curricular & instructional resources to prepare your students for their visit to the museum
- Hands-on art projects
- Free raffles for Bowers memberships, school tours, art classes and busing transportation
FREE Admission
(food and refreshments provided)
Advanced reservations required by April 19
Registration Form
Call 714.567.3680 or email schooltours@bowers.org for more information
May 23, 2013
EVENT
TIMELESS MELODIES: THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Exhibitions
GEMS OF THE MEDICI
SCRIMSHAW: THE ART AND CRAFT OF THE AMERICAN WHALER
Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands
Sacred Realms: Temple Murals by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan From the Gayle and Edward P. Roski Collection
Ancient Arts of China: A 5000 Year Legacy
California: The Golden Years
First Californians
Pre-Columbian Exhibits
California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848)
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