Exhibitions
Bowers

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

Ongoing Exhibitions

The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce

From the Revolutionary Era to the present day, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry, politics, and global trade.

California Watercolor: A Changing Scene, ...

California Watercolor: A Changing Scene, 1930–1980 explores the dynamic evolution of watercolor painting as California transformed throughout the 20th century.

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 Missions and Ranchos, 1769-1848

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 Events

Upcoming Events

Bird of Paradise Workshop with Kena Dorsey
06.28.2026 10:00 am -4:00 pm

Create a Colorful Tropical Bird Quilt in this 6-Hour Workshop. Ready to bring a splash of color

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Red Cross Blood Drive at Bowers Museum
07.02.2026 10:00 am -4:00 pm

Donate blood and enjoy free General Admission at Bowers Museum with our gratitude on July

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Anne's Treasures | Paint Party with artist Matt Southgate
07.09.2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm

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

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Arts on the Move Community Display 2026
07.10.2026 10:00 am - 07.21.2026 4:00 pm

Join us for a free community art exhibition celebrating Disability Pride Month, "Arts on the

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ARCE | Here Comes the Sun: A diachronic study on the role of music during the Amarna Period with Waleed el-Hawatky
07.11.2026 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

ARCE | Here Comes the Sun: A diachronic study on the role of music during the Amarna Period,

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Red, White, and Blues American Festival
07.12.2026 11:00 am -3:00 pm

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the

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