Exhibitions
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Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

World of the Terracotta Warriors: New ...

From the museum that brought you the U.S. premiere of China's Terracotta Warriors in 2008, Bowers proudly presents new groundbreaking discoveries with World of the Terracotta Warriors!

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

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

Global Threads:
India’s Textile Revolution

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

December 13, 2025 – April 5, 2026

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

SOLD OUT - Anne's Treasures | Extended Copper Relief
10-09-2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm

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

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Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
10-09-2025 7:30 pm -9:00 pm

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

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ARCE: Networks, Negotiations and the Hyksos with Dr. Anna-Latifa Mourad-Cizek
10-11-2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm

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

Art in Context | Mesmerizing Muses: The Woman Who Inspired Art (Part 1 of 6)
10-15-2025 11:00 am -12:00 pm

Presented by Annalee Andres, Art Historian

Canceled - The Dazzling of Ra: Sun Worship and the Pharaohs of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty with Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled
10-16-2025 11:00 am -12:00 pm

This lecture has been canceled due to Dr. Khaled’s pressing responsibilities after the recent

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Books at Bowers: The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World by Virginia Postrel
10-16-2025 1:00 pm -2:00 pm

For Bowers Members Only: A Book Club Experience Books at Bowers: Touring

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