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

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

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!

For Bowers Members Only: A Book Club Experience

Books at Bowers: Touring Through the Pages is a Bowers Docent Guild sponsored book club that pairs a topical book with a museum art experience.

For Bowers Members Only: A Book Club Experience

Books at Bowers: Touring Through the Pages is a Bowers Docent Guild sponsored book club that pairs a topical book with a museum art experience.

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.

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

Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc.

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.

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!