Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714.567.3600

Bowers Kidseum
1802 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714.480.1520

Kidseum



Children displaying art from chinese writing activity.
 
 Kidseum Tribal Instruments
Ethnic Mask
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Kidseum - Wagon

 

Itty Bitty Explorer

Kidseum Student
 

Our Environment

Bowers Kidseum is  fun-filled space where kids can explore the world around them - and beyond! With hands-on exhibits, classes, birthday parties, summer camp, after school programs and more, Kidseum engages kids ages one to ten in an environment unlike any other.

To register for a class, please click here for a registration form.

 Children exploring hands-on with nesting dolls.

Stop by Kidseum for:

International dress-up
Have you ever wanted to dress up like an Indian princess or a Mexican Caballero? Here you can do just that! We have a giant "multicultural closet" at your finger tips!

Tribal Instruments
Play instruments from across the globe which foster math and literacy skills!

Ethnic Masks
Every culture wears masks. Try one on! Can you guess where it's from or for what reason it's worn?

Language Exploration
Listen to languages from near and far! Where do they come from? Where are they spoken now? Make your own written samples to take home.

Our Mission

The Bowers Kidseum is dedicated to providing a fun, educational, and culturally rich environment where imagination and creativity are not only encouraged but nurtured.


Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Admission

Ages 3 and Up

$6.00

Under 3/Members

Free

Ages 6 and up free with current Bowers Museum ticket stub

Schedule and Programs
For an up-to-date calendar of all Kidseum programs, click on the months below.

March 2009   April 2009

Class space is limited. For more information and reservations, please call 714.480.1521 or email kidseum@bowers.org. Please click here for a registration form.

Drop-In Classes
Pre-School Discoveries
Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Ages: 2½ - 6

Engage in music, art, and storytelling while building lasting relationships with other fantastic families!

Members: $8 per child ($4 each additional sibling), Adults free
Non-members: $12 per child ($6 each additional sibling), Adults free

Series Classe

Itty Bitty Explorers Club
Tuesday or Thursday Mornings 10:00 am - 10:50am
Ages: 16 months - 30 months.

Just for caregivers and their infants and toddlers, Itty Bitty Explorers Club focuses on the three main developmental areas: language skills, motor skills, and sensory exploration.  For families with children of multiple ages, a sibling program is offered.

Members: $50 (6 weeks)
Non-members: $65 (6 weeks)
Explorer Siblings: $15 (members), $20 (non-members)

Hola Niños

Tuesdays -- 6 weeks
10:00 am – 10:50 am

Taught by: Priscilla Monserrate-Sanders, M.P.H.
Early Childhood and Youth Development Consultant

 ¡Al fin! ¡At last! A Spanish-immersion, parent-participation play group is here to expose children to this beautiful language. This 50 minute program is designed to introduce or expand the vocabulary of children in the Spanish Language through highly interactive song, dance, stories, crafts, and play. Kids will identify parts of the body, colors, animals, foods, shapes, and much more.  The class is as beneficial to caretakers as it is to the children. No experience is necessary. ¡Nos vemos!

Price:  $80.00 + $10 materials fee 
For prices and further details please call 714.480.1521 or e-mail kidseum@bowers.org

Kidseum Summer Camps 2009 -
Exploring Our World!

Join us for a week – or join us for a month-long marathon! – of exciting camps that offer archaeological digs, art projects, cooking sessions, and a peek into the fascinating cultures of our world! Passport included!

DOWNLOAD PDFs:
Summer Camp Information
Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp Parental Permission/Medical Form

 Birthday Party Setting

 Birthday Parties

Are you ready for something a little more stimulating than a bouncy house?  Come celebrate your birthday with us!!  What could be more fun than 30 of your child’s closest friends and family dressing up, making art projects, and exploring cultures from around the world?  Click on the link and check out our birthday party packages or make up your own party package.

   

Target LogoTarget Free First Sundays

Visitors to the Bowers can enjoy free access to the museum, Kidseum, and all activities on the first Sunday of every month, thanks to the Target Corporation. For details, please click here.

 

 

Contact Information

Bowers Kidseum
1802 North Main Street
Santa Ana, Ca 92706
714.480.1520

 

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