Exhibitions
Bowers

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

World of the Terracotta Warriors: New ...

From the museum that brought you the U.S. premiere of China's Terracotta Warriors in 2008, Bowers proudly presents new groundbreaking discoveries with World of the Terracotta Warriors!

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

Global Threads:
India’s Textile Revolution

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

December 13, 2025 – April 5, 2026

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Mehregan Festival
09-07-2025 11:00 am -3:00 pm

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the

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Sold Out - World of the Terracotta Warriors Curator's Tour with Dr. Tianlong Jiao
09-07-2025 4:00 pm -5:00 pm

Experience World of the Terracotta Warriors like never before during an exclusive

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Anne's Treasures | Cling Film Art
09-11-2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm

2nd & 4th THURSDAYS
Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and

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Evening for Educators
09-11-2025 4:30 pm -7:00 pm

Join us for an evening of light bites, wine, art projects, and free gallery access at

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ARCE | Through the Stargate: Receptions of Ancient Egypt in Film with Dr. Stuart Tyson Smith
09-13-2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm

Explore Ancient Egypt Through ARCE-OC’s Ongoing Lecture Series at Bowers.

From Shimao to the Qin Empire: Tracing Political Evolution Through Shaanxi's Archaeological Discoveries with Dr. Min Li | Distinguished Lecture
09-14-2025 1:30 pm -2:30 pm

Drawing on key archaeological findings from the World of the Terracotta Warriors

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