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Target Free First Sunday
Bowers Cultural Festivals and Family Programs give families the opportunity to explore and experience the cultures of the world. Bowers Cultural Festivals are generously sponsored by the Nicholas Endowment. In addition, Target Free First Sundays provide free admission to the Bowers Museum on the first Sunday of every month.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to occupancy limits, we can only allow the first 1500 visitors to see
specially-ticketed exhibits.
TARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAYS /NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT
2013 FAMILY FESTIVALS
Sponsored by the Target Corporation and the Nicholas Endowment, enjoy free admission to both Kidseum and the Bowers and catch multicultural entertainment, art projects and dancing!
see videos of past festivals
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Sunday, June 2, 10:00 AMRUSSIAN WHITE NIGHTS FAMILY FESTIVALTARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY & FAMILY FESTIVAL |
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Sunday, July 7, 10:00 AMAMERICANA FAMILY FESTIVALTARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY & FAMILY FESTIVAL |
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Sunday, August 4, 10:00 AMPACIFIC ISLANDS FAMILY FESTIVALTARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY & FAMILY FESTIVAL |
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Sunday, September 1, 10:00 AMCARIBBEAN FAMILY FESTIVALTARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY & FAMILY FESTIVAL |
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Sunday, October 6, 10:00 AMITALIAN & MEDITERRANEAN FAMILY FESTIVALTARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY & FAMILY FESTIVAL |
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Sunday, November 3, 10:00 AMMEXICAN DAY OF THE DEAD FAMILY FESTIVALTARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY & FAMILY FESTIVAL |
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Sunday, December 1, 10:00 AMWINTER SOLSTICE FAMILY FESTIVALTARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY & FAMILY FESTIVAL |
TODAY
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May 23, 2013
EVENT
TIMELESS MELODIES: THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
01:30 PM — 03:00 PM
BUY TICKETS
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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