Programs

Nov
29
2025

Bowers’ Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Author Kimberly Tso

Bowers’ Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Author Kimberly Tso
11-29-2025 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Held every last Saturday of the month, Storytime in the Galleries includes free copies of each author’s featured book while supplies last and free General Admission to the galleries. Reading in the galleries will be followed by a simple, fun art project that kids will love.

Dec
04
2025

Books at Bowers: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Books at Bowers: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
12-04-2025 1:00 pm -3:15 pm

For Bowers Members Only: A Book Club Experience

Books at Bowers: Touring Through the Pages is a Bowers Docent Guild-sponsored book club that pairs a topical book with a museum art experience.

Dec
06
2025

ARCE: Egypt's Cosmopolitan Port City: New Excavations at Naukratis with Dr. Camille Reiko Acosta

ARCE: Egypt's Cosmopolitan Port City: New Excavations at Naukratis with Dr. Camille Reiko Acosta
12-06-2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm

Discover the fascinating story of Naukratis, a multicultural port city founded by Greek traders in Egypt’s Nile Delta around 610 BCE.

Dec
07
2025

International Winter Holidays

International Winter Holidays
12-07-2025 11:00 am -3:00 pm

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.

Dec
11
2025

Anne's Treasures | Silk Scarves

Anne's Treasures | Silk Scarves
12-11-2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Anne’s Treasures Art Workshops
2nd & 4th THURSDAYS
Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community.

Dec
13
2025

How India’s Cotton Cloth Forever Changed Fashion and the World with Dr. Sarah Fee

How India’s Cotton Cloth Forever Changed Fashion and the World with Dr. Sarah Fee
12-13-2025 1:30 pm -2:30 pm

Join Global Threads guest curator Dr. Sarah Fee to delve deeper into objects and stories featured in the exhibition, from early natural dyes and the Industrial Revolution to contemporary artists and fashion designers who are revitalizing this ancient South Asian textile art.

Dec
14
2025

Illuminated Winter Lanterns with Erna van Dyk

Illuminated Winter Lanterns with Erna van Dyk
12-14-2025 11:00 am -12:00 pm

Light up the season with creativity! Join us to craft your own glowing illuminated winter lantern, inspired by winter celebrations around the world.

Dec
18
2025

Timeless Melodies: Signature Songs of Famous Singers

Timeless Melodies: Signature Songs of Famous Singers
12-18-2025 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane with music and more presented by Larry Maurer, historian of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc.

Dec
19
2025

Extended Museum Hours

Extended Museum Hours
12-19-2025 4:00 pm -8:00 pm

Bowers is open late! Explore the galleries and discover our newest exhibition, Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution. Immerse yourself in dazzling colors and vibrant designs this holiday season—the perfect cultural outing for a date night or evening with friends.

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