Aug
06
2025
Sacred Realms Sound Immersion with Jody Post Theissen
08-06-2025 6:00 pm
-7:00 pm
Enter a sanctuary for sonic exploration surrounded by vibrant Buddhist paintings.
Aug
14
2025
Anne's Treasures | Paint Party with artist Matt Southgate
08-14-2025 10:00 am
-12:00 pm
2nd & 4th THURSDAYS
Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community.
Aug
15
2025
Magic at Bowers Game Night + World of the Terracotta Warriors After Hours
08-15-2025 5:00 pm
-10:00 pm
Join us for some Magic at Bowers – after hours! Participate in an evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander games, hosted by AKH Trading Card Co, or learn to play the Terracotta Army board game with Hexes & Brews. Duel in the shadow of an ancient army and journey through the museum's featured exhibition, World of the Terracotta Warriors. Cosplay encouraged!
Aug
24
2025
The Ritualization of Jade in Late Neolithic Loess Plateau with Dr. Tianlong Jiao | Distinguished Lecture & Book Signing
08-24-2025 1:30 pm
-3:00 pm
Discover the fascinating evolution of jade in ancient China from personal adornment to powerful ritual object with World of the Terracotta Warriors curator Dr. Tianlong Jiao.
Aug
28
2025
Anne's Treasures | Paper Quilling
08-28-2025 10:00 am
-12:00 pm
2nd & 4th THURSDAYS
Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community.
Aug
28
2025
Timeless Melodies: Frank Sinatra Part 1
08-28-2025 1:30 pm
-3:00 pm
Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc.
Aug
30
2025
Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Author Derek Taylor Kent
08-30-2025 10:30 am
-12:00 pm
Held every last Saturday of the month, Storytime in the Galleries includes free copies of each author’s featured book for the first 35 to RSVP and free General Admission to the galleries for the first 35 participants to arrive at each event. Reading in the galleries will be followed by a simple, fun art project that kids will love.
Aug
30
2025
KCRW Summer Nights
08-30-2025 7:00 pm
-10:00 pm
KCRW is bringing the party back to Santa Ana with Bowers Museum! Enjoy live sets from KCRW DJs Raul Campos & Jason Kramer, pop-up bars, kids activities, and after-hours access to World of the Terracotta Warriors!
Sep
07
2025
Megregan Persian Festival
09-07-2025 11:00 am
-3:00 pm
Mehregan Persian Festival*
SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Sep
14
2025
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 exhibition, this lecture offers a detailed exploration of the political transformations in early China, from the dawn of the Bronze Age to the rise of its first empire.
