Programs

After Hours Programming

After Hours Programming

After hours programming provides visitors the unique opportunity to experience the museum in the evening while enhanced with a variety of events that may include dinner, performances and artmaking.

Oct
30
2025

Sold Out - Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum

Sold Out - Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
10-30-2025 7:30 pm -9:00 pm

Join Haunted Orange County’s Charles Spratley for an exclusive after-hours tour as you explore the spirits and legends of Bowers Museum.

Dec
19
2025

Extended Museum Hours

Extended Museum Hours
12-19-2025 4:00 pm -8:00 pm

Bowers is open late! Explore the galleries and discover our newest exhibition, Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution. Immerse yourself in dazzling colors and vibrant designs this holiday season—the perfect cultural outing for a date night or evening with friends.

Dec
19
2025

Bowers Game Night: Mah Jongg Social Play with Mahj Club

Bowers Game Night: Mah Jongg Social Play with Mahj Club
12-19-2025 5:00 pm -7:30 pm

Join us for an evening of tiles, laughter, and community at Mahj Club’s Social Play. Players bring their own Mah Jongg sets and we’ll take care of the rest, creating a lively space for mingling and play with opportunities to win raffle prizes!

Jan
23
2026

Global Threads Extended Museum Hours

Global Threads Extended Museum Hours
01-23-2026 4:00 pm -8:00 pm

Bowers is open late! Discover our newest exhibition, Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution, and immerse yourself in dazzling colors and vibrant designs this winter—the perfect cultural outing for a date night or evening with friends.

Jan
23
2026

India’s Textile Legacy and Global Influence on Trade with Nalini N. Rao

India’s Textile Legacy and Global Influence on Trade with Nalini N. Rao
01-23-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm

Join the World Affairs Council of Orange County at Bowers Museum for an illuminating program exploring the global significance of India’s textile traditions.

Feb
04
2026

Sacred Realms Sound Immersion with Jody Post Theissen

Sacred Realms Sound Immersion with Jody Post Theissen
02-04-2026 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Enter a sanctuary for sonic exploration surrounded by vibrant Buddhist paintings.

Feb
20
2026

Global Threads Extended Museum Hours

Global Threads Extended Museum Hours
02-20-2026 4:00 pm -8:00 pm

Bowers is open late! Discover our newest exhibition, Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution, and immerse yourself in dazzling colors and vibrant designs this winter—the perfect cultural outing for a date night or evening with friends.

Mar
22
2026

Global Threads Curator's Tour with Dr. Sarah Fee

Global Threads Curator's Tour with Dr. Sarah Fee
03-22-2026 4:00 pm -5:00 pm

Take a closer look at Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution during an intimate, after-hours tour with Dr. Sarah Fee, Senior Curator of Global Fashion & Textiles at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Apr
08
2026

Sacred Realms Sound Immersion with Jody Post Theissen

Sacred Realms Sound Immersion with Jody Post Theissen
04-08-2026 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Enter a sanctuary for sonic exploration surrounded by vibrant Buddhist paintings.

Jun
03
2026

Sacred Realms Sound Immersion with Jody Post Theissen

Sacred Realms Sound Immersion with Jody Post Theissen
06-03-2026 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Enter a sanctuary for sonic exploration surrounded by vibrant Buddhist paintings.

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