- DECEMBER 15, 2012 - MARCH 10, 2013
Discover the glamour, luxury and artistry of cinematic couture in this exhibition from the renowned British costumer, Cosprop Ltd and organized by Exhibits Development Group.
- OCTOBER 20, 2012 - JANUARY 6, 2013
The Albright collection consists of pins that Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, America's ambassador to the United Nations (1993-1997) and the first woman to occupy the position of U.S. Secretary of State (1997-2001), wore before, during and after her years of public service. Shortly after becoming a diplomat, Albright discovered the power of jewelry to convey a foreign policy message.
- JUNE 23, 2012 - JANUARY 6, 2013
Discover the spectacular designs of Peter Carl Fabergé, the master goldsmith and legendary jeweler still celebrated for his inventive designs and meticulous craftsmanship, through a special exhibition, Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars.
- MARCH 31, 2012 - JULY 1, 2012
Sacred Gold: Pre-Hispanic Art of Colombia from the renowned Museo del Oro in Bogotá, Colombia includes over 200 gold figures and ornaments full of expression and inventiveness inspired by the natural environment and by supernatural visions. A selection of ceramic tomb figures and stone tools accompany the exhibition.
- FEBRUARY 25, 2012 - SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
Visitors will see immeasurable riches in this exhibition including: stunningly beautiful specimens of native California gold; coins, bullion, and recovered treasure from sunken ships.
- OCTOBER 1, 2011 - MARCH 4, 2012
Enter the great tombs and temples of the powerful, and the cunning men and women who ruled imperial China. ''Warriors, Tombs and Temples: China's Enduring Legacy'' is a landmark exhibition drawn from China's most important archaeological excavations assembled in cooperation with seven leading Chinese institutions.
- JUNE 18, 2011 - JULY 17, 2011
The Bowers Museum welcomes Japanese Masterpieces from the Price Collection, showcasing some of the very best screen and scroll painters of Edo Period Japan. Like no others these master artists produced stunning images meant to be contemplated and enjoyed.
- JUNE 18, 2011 - JULY 17, 2011
Exquisite and engaging, the scroll and screen paintings of Itō Jakuchū from the prestigious Price Collection have drawn crowds of over 1 million viewers. The Bowers Museum is proud to host this important exhibition in conjunction with the county wide JapanOC festival.
- DECEMBER 18, 2010 - MARCH 13, 2011
The story of America's most dynamic forefather, Benjamin Franklin, told through rare artifacts and engaging interactive experiences.