Exhibitions
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Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

Set out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy. Let our landmark exhibition cast its spell as we explore the beautiful,

The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen

Aka Chen (Taiwanese, 1965-) is one of the premiere artists around the world today working in titanium. His debut solo exhibition in the United States, The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen, ...

Miao: Masters of Silver

Featuring over 250 intricate works of silver, Miao: Masters of Silver features jewelry and textiles primarily made in China’s Guizhou Province, where the largest population of Miao people reside.

Gemstone Carvings: The Masterworks of Harold Van ...

For over 35 years Harold Van Pelt has quietly been perfecting the art of carving quartz, rock crystal and agate gemstones. Gemstone Carvings: Masterworks by Harold Van Pelt is a display of his ...

Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj ...

The nine immense paintings shown in this exhibition are all the work of one extraordinary Buddhist monk named Shashi Dhoj Tulachan, a second generation thangka artist living in Tuksche, a remote ...

California Bounty: Image and Identity, 1850-1930

California Bounty is the first curatorial interpretation of the museum’s distinguished painting collection since 1994. Viewers will take a rambling journey through California's visual history, a ...

Art of the Pacific Islands

Experience exquisite masterpieces and dynamic objects from the vast and diverse Pacific Islands in this special exhibition guest curated by Photographer Chris Rainier.

Ancient Arts of China: A 5000 Year Legacy

Newly reopened and updated!
Curated by scholars of Chinese history and culture from the Shanghai Museum, this incredible collection portrays the evolution of Chinese art and culture. 

Ceramics of Western Mexico

California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848) features displays of California and Orange County history that are must-sees for California students and residents alike.

California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos ...

California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848) features displays of California and Orange County history that are must-sees for California students and residents alike.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Upcoming Exhibitions

World of the Terracotta Warriors:
New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

Opening May 24, 2025

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

ARCE: Rediscovering Egypt’s Lost Dinosaurs with Dr. Matthew C. Lamanna
12-14-2024 1:30 pm -3:30 pm

Egypt’s material culture has long excited people around the world, but did you know that this

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SOLD OUT - Festive Clay Ornaments with Erna van Dyk
12-15-2024 11:00 am -12:00 pm

Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and hands-on workshop where you’ll design and

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Fantasy Tour & Tea Party with Dreamland Maid Café
12-15-2024 2:00 pm -4:00 pm

Journey from fairy tales and folklore to fantastical worlds on a docent-led tour of

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Timeless Melodies: The Ladies Sing Part 2
12-19-2024 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian

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Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Bowers Docents!
12-28-2024 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Join Bowers Docents for a selection of seasonal stories including The Gingerbread Man

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Bowers Board Game Day featuring Dungeons & Dragons
01-04-2025 10:00 am -4:00 pm

Step into a world of adventure, strategy, and creativity at Bowers Board Game Day, inspired by

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