Programs

Dec
27
2025

Bowers’ Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Bowers Docents

Bowers’ Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Bowers Docents
12-27-2025 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 while supplies last and free General Admission to the galleries. Reading in the galleries will be followed by a simple, fun art project that kids will love.

Jan
04
2026

Festival of India

Festival of India
01-04-2026 10:00 am -3:00 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.

Jan
08
2026

Anne's Treasures | Paper Lanterns

Anne's Treasures | Paper Lanterns
01-08-2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Anne’s Treasures Art Workshops

2nd & 4th THURSDAYS

Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community.

Jan
10
2026

ARCE | From Exodus to Revelation: Black Reception of the Ancient Nile Valley with Dr. Christopher Cox

ARCE | From Exodus to Revelation: Black Reception of the Ancient Nile Valley with Dr. Christopher Cox
01-10-2026 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

ARCE-OC: American Research Center in Egypt: Orange County Chapter
Explore Ancient Egypt Through ARCE-OC’s Ongoing Lecture Series at Bowers

Jan
11
2026

Adventures in Archeology: Recent Great Discoveries with Dr. Zahi Hawass | Distinguished Lecture & Book Signing

Adventures in Archeology: Recent Great Discoveries with Dr. Zahi Hawass | Distinguished Lecture & Book Signing
01-11-2026 1:30 pm -3:30 pm

Join world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass for an unforgettable journey into the latest breakthroughs transforming our understanding of ancient Egypt.

Jan
15
2026

Crescendo Celebrity Speaker Series: Elvis Takes the Stage with Scot Bruce

Crescendo Celebrity Speaker Series: Elvis Takes the Stage with Scot Bruce
01-15-2026 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Crescendo Chapter of the Guilds of Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Celebrity Speaker Series 2026

Jan
22
2026

Anne's Treasures | Memory Boxes

Anne's Treasures | Memory Boxes
01-22-2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Anne’s Treasures Art Workshops

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

Jan
22
2026

Timeless Melodies: Johnny Mercer

Timeless Melodies: Johnny Mercer
01-22-2026 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.

Jan
22
2026

Timeless Melodies 2026 Series Package

Timeless Melodies 2026 Series Package
01-22-2026 1:30 pm - 01-22-2027 3:00 pm

Don't miss a beat in 2026 and take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with Larry Maurer every month at Bowers Museum!

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.

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