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.
Touring the Eternal Garden with Aka Chen
Join master artist Aka Chen as he leads you through The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen, sharing insights into the exquisite decorative sculptures on view. This special after-hours tour will be followed by a champagne toast and an opportunity to chat with the artist.
Timeless Melodies: Cole Porter
Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc.
The Dark Crystal (1982) Film Talk & Screening with Theo Siegel
Discover the magic behind The Dark Crystal with original costumes, props, and concept art on display in Fantasy: Realms of Imagination.
ARCE: Rediscovering Egypt’s Lost Dinosaurs with Dr. Matthew C. Lamanna
Egypt’s material culture has long excited people around the world, but did you know that this region’s history stretches back well into the Mesozoic Era, or Age of Dinosaurs? Learn about discoveries that have cast unprecedented light on Egypt’s remarkable dinosaurs, restoring a scientific legacy that was lost during the Second World War.
SOLD OUT - Fantasy Tour & Tea Party with Dreamland Maid Café
Journey from fairy tales and folklore to fantastical worlds on a docent-led tour of Fantasy: Realms of Imagination. Then join Dreamland Maid Café for an enchanted tea party in Bowers’ beautiful Key Courtyard, featuring a selection of tea sandwiches, scones and dessert bites.
Timeless Melodies: The Ladies Sing Part 2
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: The Amarna Royal Family and Modern Genetic Testing with Diane Mueller Hagner
Explore Ancient Egypt through ARCE-OC’s ongoing lecture series at Bowers.
Timeless Melodies: Judy Garland
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: Beads of Morocco with Sarah Corbett
Join Sarah Corbett, a consultant for the prestigious Michael Backman Gallery in central London, as she shares her fascinating journey into the world of Moroccan jewelry.
Pre-Hispanic Art of Ancient West Mexico with Jean Stern
Join renowned art historian Jean Stern to learn about the rich artistry and cultural heritage of Ancient West Mexico, highlighting the distinctive artistic styles and traditions of Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán.