Exhibitions
Bowers

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce

From the Revolutionary Era to the present day, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry, politics, and global trade.

California Watercolor: A Changing Scene, ...

California Watercolor: A Changing Scene, 1930–1980 explores the dynamic evolution of watercolor painting as California transformed throughout the 20th century.

First Look: New Acquisitions at Bowers Museum

The New Acquisitions Gallery celebrates Bowers Museum’s ongoing commitment to collecting and sharing the world’s arts and cultures.

Miao: Masters of Silver

Featuring over 250 intricate works of silver, Miao: Masters of Silver features jewelry and textiles primarily made in China’s Guizhou Province, where the largest population of Miao people reside.

Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj ...

The nine immense paintings shown in this exhibition are all the work of one extraordinary Buddhist monk named Shashi Dhoj Tulachan, a second generation thangka artist living in Tuksche, a remote ...

California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930

California Bounty is the first curatorial interpretation of the museum’s distinguished painting collection since 1994. Viewers will take a rambling journey through California's visual history, a ...

Art of the Pacific Islands

Experience exquisite masterpieces and dynamic objects from the vast and diverse Pacific Islands in this special exhibition guest curated by Photographer Chris Rainier.

Ancient Arts of China: A 5000 Year Legacy

Newly reopened and updated!
Curated by scholars of Chinese history and culture from the Shanghai Museum, this incredible collection portrays the evolution of Chinese art and culture. 

Ceramics of Western Mexico

California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848) features displays of California and Orange County history that are must-sees for California students and residents alike.

California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos ...

California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848) features displays of California and Orange County history that are must-sees for California students and residents alike.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Upcoming Exhibitions

The American Quilt:
Cloth and Commerce

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

May 23, 2026 – August 30, 2026

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

World Cup Watch Party and Cultural Celebration
06.21.2026 11:00 am -3:00 pm

Celebrate global culture with Dad and the whole family at our free, fun-filled festival! Enjoy

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World Cup Watch Party at Bowers - Czechia vs. México
06.24.2026 5:15 pm -9:00 pm

World Cup Watch Party — Czechia vs. México Presented by Bowers Museum in

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Timeless Melodies: Movie Musicals 1940s (Part 1)
06.25.2026 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian

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Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Guest Author Shannon Scharkey
06.27.2026 10:30 am -12:00 pm

This heartwarming story, The Great Danes: Big Dogs Living Large by Shannon

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BSOC: A Portrait of America in Craft
06.27.2026 11:00 am -12:00 pm

Presented by BSOC: Bead Society of Orange County, an affiliate council of the Bowers Museum

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