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
November 30, 2024 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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
November 9, 2024 - 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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
December 12, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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
November 14, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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
October 26, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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
October 30, 2024 - 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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
February 1, 2025 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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
February 16, 2025 - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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
December 15, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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
November 30, 2024 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 301 – 3 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | FILM TALK & SCREENING Bowers has original costumes, props and...
Magic at Bowers Game Night
November 8, 2024 - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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
November 24, 2024 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 2411 AM – 12 PM | JOHN M. LEE COURT | WORKSHOP* Drawing inspiration from the iconic works of fantasy...