Since its reopening in 1991, the Bowers Museum has hosted more than 80 exhibitions such as Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur, Secret World of the Forbidden City, The World of the Etruscans, Tibet: Treasures from the Roof of the World, Queen of Sheba: Legend and Reality, Mummies: Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt, Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, Art of the Samurai: Selections from the Tokyo National Museum, Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia, Gods and Gifts: Treasures from the Vatican Ethnographic Museum, and Guo Pei: Couture Beyond.
Upcoming Events
Exhibition Closing - Asian Comics
September 8, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Don't miss your last chance to explore Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form on its closing day. Curated by Paul Gravett with a team of more...
Members' Opening Celebration for Fantasy
October 25, 2024 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
RSVP HERE Become a member today and receive your invitation to this exclusive event! Members are invited to a special opening celebration for our...
Anne's Treasures | Mexican Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
October 24, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2nd & 4th THURSDAYS Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community. 10 AM - 12 PM | JOHN M. LEE COURT ...
Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
October 30, 2024 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS THURSDAYS | OCTOBER 3, 10, 17WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 307:30 – 9 PM | MUSEUM GALLERIES | AFTER HOURS TOUR Approximately 1.5...
Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
October 17, 2024 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS THURSDAYS | OCTOBER 3, 10, 17WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 307:30 – 9 PM | MUSEUM GALLERIES | AFTER HOURS TOUR Approximately 1.5...
Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
October 10, 2024 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS THURSDAYS | OCTOBER 3, 10, 17WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 307:30 – 9 PM | MUSEUM GALLERIES | AFTER HOURS TOUR Approximately 1.5...
SOLD OUT - Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
October 3, 2024 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
This event is now sold out. Please see availability on Oct 10, 17, 30. THURSDAYS | OCTOBER 3, 10, 17WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 307:30 – 9 PM | MUSEUM...
Anne's Treasures | Mexican Day of the Dead Refrigerator Magnets
October 10, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2nd & 4th THURSDAYS Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community. 10 AM - 12 PM | JOHN M. LEE...
Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 6 of 6)
November 13, 2024 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS WEDNESDAYS | OCTOBER 9 – NOVEMBER 13 | 11 AM - 12 PM *unless otherwise notedNORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | 6-PART LECTURE...
Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 5 of 6)
November 6, 2024 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS WEDNESDAYS | OCTOBER 9 – NOVEMBER 13 | 11 AM - 12 PM *unless otherwise notedNORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | 6-PART LECTURE...
Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 4 of 6)
October 30, 2024 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS WEDNESDAYS | OCTOBER 9 – NOVEMBER 13 | 11 AM - 12 PM *unless otherwise notedNORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | 6-PART LECTURE...
Art in Context | Catskills to Contemporary: A History of Art in the Hudson River Valley (Part 3 of 6)
October 23, 2024 - 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS WEDNESDAYS | OCTOBER 9 – NOVEMBER 13 | 11 AM - 12 PM *unless otherwise notedNORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | 6-PART LECTURE...