Exhibitions
Bowers

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

California Watercolor: A Changing Scene, ...

California Watercolor: A Changing Scene, 1930–1980 explores the dynamic evolution of watercolor painting as California transformed throughout the 20th century.

First Look: New Acquisitions at Bowers Museum

The New Acquisitions Gallery celebrates Bowers Museum’s ongoing commitment to collecting and sharing the world’s arts and cultures.

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.

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

Journey back through 5000 years of Chinese history and follow the efflorescence of arts throughout one of the world's oldest living civilizations.

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 Missions and Ranchos, 1769-1848

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 Events

Upcoming Events

Faras, A Nubian Christian Cathedral with Dr. Solange Ashby
10.03.2026 1:30 pm -2:30 pm

Journey into the fascinating world of medieval Christian Nubia, where vibrant cathedral murals

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Mehregan Festival
10.04.2026 11:00 am -3:00 pm

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the

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SOLD OUT | Anne's Treasures | Dia de los Muertos Art
10.08.2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm

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

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Haunted OC presents Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
10.08.2026 7:30 pm -9:00 pm

Join Haunted Orange County’s Christian Seiter for an exclusive after-hours tour as you explore

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Music and Movement
10.10.2026 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Join us on the second Saturday of every month for Music and Movement, an interactive family

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ARCE: Old Kingdom Ritual Texts and Religious Beliefs with Dr. Brendan Hainline
10.10.2026 1:30 pm -3:30 pm

Explore Ancient Egypt Through ARCE-OC’s Ongoing Lecture Series at Bowers.

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