Talks

Talks provide Bowers visitors with access to respected speakers and experts from around the world; each offering a special perspective on the collections, exhibitions and themes housed and explored by the Bowers Museum through the varied lenses of archaeology, anthropology, education, social sciences and the arts. This is your time to ponder, your place to learn and your space to share with your community.
BSOC: A Journey into Victorian Jewelry with Judy Colbert
Join jewelry historian Judy Colbert as she takes you on a dazzling journey into the world of Victorian jewelry.
Distinguished Opening Lecture | What the Stone Faces Tell Us with Dr. Lothar von Falkenhausen
Join our World of the Terracotta Warriors opening lecture, presented by Dr. Lothar von Falkenhausen, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Archaeology and Art History at UCLA!
World of the Terracotta Warriors 6-Part Distinguished Lecture Series Package
Delve into the captivating world of the Terracotta Warriors through a dynamic six-part lecture series led by some of the world’s foremost experts.
Timeless Melodies: Broadway in the 1940s
Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc.
ARCE: Contextualizing Middle Kingdom Kingship with Dr. Luiza Osorio G. Silva
Explore Ancient Egypt Through ARCE-OC’s Ongoing Lecture Series at Bowers.
Timeless Melodies | 1950: The Year in Music
Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc.
BSOC: Traveling the Fascinating World of Terracotta Jewelry with Chumki De Sarkar
Join jewelry designer and Bead Society member Chumki De Sarkar for a fascinating exploration of Lustre Jewelry from the ancient Indus Valley civilization.
Timeless Melodies: Happy Songs
Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc.