Past Exhibitions

A Quest For Beauty: The Art Of Van Cleef & Arpels

A Quest For Beauty: The Art Of Van Cleef & Arpels

  • OCTOBER 27, 2013 - FEBRUARY 15, 2014

A Quest for Beauty: The Art of Van Cleef & Arpels was on display at the Bowers Museum from October 27, 2013 through February 15, 2014. Spanning over 100 years of history, the exhibition allowed visitors to view jewelry, watches, and precious accessories, as well as archive drawings and documents of the Place Vendôme High Jewelry Maison.

Gods & Gifts: Vatican Ethnological Collection

Gods & Gifts: Vatican Ethnological Collection

  • SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 - FEBRUARY 9, 201

From the vast holdings of the Vatican Ethnological Museum comes a presentation of indigenous spiritual pieces that will enable visitors to learn about the global significance of the objects and their journey to the Vatican. 

Jewels of the Connoisseur

Jewels of the Connoisseur

  • JULY 27, 2013 - OCTOBER 6, 2013

Some gemstones are so rare that only true connoisseurs even know they exist. The Bowers Museum is pleased to present this incredible collection of some of the rarest gemstones in the world in classic jewelry settings.

The Tsars' Cabinet: Two Hundred Years of Decorative Arts Under The Romanovs

The Tsars' Cabinet: Two Hundred Years of Decorative Arts Under The Romanovs

  • JUNE 8, 2013 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

The Bowers Museum is pleased to host The Tsars' Cabinet, which highlights two hundred years of decorative arts under the Romanovs, from the time of Peter the Great in the early eighteenth century to that of Nicholas II in the early twentieth century.

Gems Of The Medici

Gems Of The Medici

  • APRIL 16, 2013 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

In the mid-1400s, many celebrated artists, goldsmiths, silversmiths and engravers were attracted by the abundance of wealth in the city of Florence, but the most important factor in this gathering of talent was the presence of the Medici family.

MAURICE SENDAK: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons

MAURICE SENDAK: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons

  • FEBRUARY 16, 2013 - APRIL 28, 2013

Maurice Sendak: 50 Years ● 50 Works ● 50 Reasons - is a comprehensive memorial exhibition of 50 select works by the late artist supplemented with accompanying comments by celebrities, authors and noted personalities – celebrating the 50th anniversary of the publishing of the universally revered "Where the Wild Things Are".

Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasure Of Ethiopia

Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasure Of Ethiopia

  • FEBRUARY 9, 2013 - APRIL 28, 2013

Lucy's Legacy gives visitors the opportunity to further their understanding and place in the human family. Discovered in the late 20th century by American Paleoanthropologist Dr. Donald Johanson in Ethiopia, Lucy is the oldest and most complete adult fossil of a human ancestor that has been found in Africa to date.

CUT! Costume and The Cinema

CUT! Costume and The Cinema

  • DECEMBER 15, 2012 - MARCH 10, 2013

Discover the glamour, luxury and artistry of cinematic couture in this exhibition from the renowned British costumer, Cosprop Ltd and organized by Exhibits Development Group.

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