Exhibitions

Since its reopening in 1991, the Bowers Museum has hosted more than 80 exhibitions such as Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur, Secret World of the Forbidden City, The World of the Etruscans, Tibet: Treasures from the Roof of the World, Queen of Sheba: Legend and Reality, Mummies: Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt, Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, Art of the Samurai: Selections from the Tokyo National Museum, Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia, Gods and Gifts: Treasures from the Vatican Ethnographic Museum, and Guo Pei: Couture Beyond.

Upcoming Events

 

Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Author

Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Author

November 30, 2024 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Family Programs

RSVPBowers’ Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 30 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM | CALIFORNIA BOUNTY EXHIBITScraps to Garden...

ARCE | Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse and the Theban Royal Caches with Dr. Kara Cooney

ARCE | Recycling for Death: Coffin Reuse and the Theban Royal Caches with Dr. Kara Cooney

November 9, 2024 - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Talks

PURCHASE ONSITE TICKETS SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 9 1:30 – 3:30 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | LECTURE & BOOK SIGNING Presented by Dr. Kara Cooney,...

Anne's Treasures | Silk Scarf Painting

Anne's Treasures | Silk Scarf Painting

December 12, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshops & Classes

2nd & 4th THURSDAYS Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community. 10 AM - 12 PM | JOHN M. LEE COURT Silk...

Anne's Treasures | Painting with Beads

Anne's Treasures | Painting with Beads

November 14, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshops & Classes

2nd & 4th THURSDAYS Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community. 10 AM - 12 PM | JOHN M. LEE COURT Painting...

Exhibition Opening | Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

Exhibition Opening | Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

October 26, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Special Events

Join us on opening day of Fantasy: Realms of Imagnation! Set out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy. Let our landmark...

Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum

Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum

October 30, 2024 - 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

After Hours Programming

PURCHASE TICKETS WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 30 | 10 PM MUSEUM GALLERIES | AFTER HOURS TOUR Approximately 1.5 hours First opened in 1936, the Bowers...

Neptunian Influence presents Afrofuturistic Visions with AbuQadim Haqq | Conversation, Film Screening & Music

Neptunian Influence presents Afrofuturistic Visions with AbuQadim Haqq | Conversation, Film Screening & Music

February 1, 2025 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Talks

PURCHASE TICKETS SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 16 – 9 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | AFTER HOURS Presented by Neptunian Influence, a Long Beach-based...

Stories of Love, Magic, & Betrayal with Olivie Blake | Distinguished Conversation & Book Signing

Stories of Love, Magic, & Betrayal with Olivie Blake | Distinguished Conversation & Book Signing

February 16, 2025 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Talks

PURCHASE TICKETS SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 161:30 – 3 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | DISTINGUISHED CONVERSATION & BOOK SIGNING Join New York Times...

Fantasy Tour & Tea Party with Dreamland Maid Café

Fantasy Tour & Tea Party with Dreamland Maid Café

December 15, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Talks

PURCHASE TICKETS SUNDAY | DECEMBER 152 – 4 PM | FANTASY EXHIBIT & KEY COURTYARD | TOUR & TEA PARTY Journey from fairy tales and folklore to...

The Dark Crystal (1982) Film Talk & Screening with Theo Siegel

The Dark Crystal (1982) Film Talk & Screening with Theo Siegel

November 30, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Film

PURCHASE TICKETS SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 301 – 3 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | FILM TALK & SCREENING Bowers has original costumes, props and...

Magic at Bowers Game Night

Magic at Bowers Game Night

November 8, 2024 - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

After Hours Programming

PURCHASE TICKETS FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 84 – 9 PM | GRAND GALLERIA | AFTER HOURS Join us for some magic at Bowers – after hours! Inspired by the...

Book Cover Workshop with Erna van Dyk

Book Cover Workshop with Erna van Dyk

November 24, 2024 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Family Programs

PURCHASE TICKETS SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2411 AM – 12 PM | JOHN M. LEE COURT | WORKSHOP* Drawing inspiration from the iconic works of fantasy...

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