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.

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

Hop over to the Museum for a fun watercolor workshop where you’ll create a charming Easter-themed painting of a bunny in a basket. Perfect for all ages, this guided session will bring springtime creativity to life!

2nd & 4th THURSDAYS

Join this very special arts engagement program for seniors and their community.

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

Don’t miss Orange County’s premier and most expansive showcase of crafted jewelry, beads, clothing, artifacts, components, craft tools, and supplies.

Held every last Saturday of the month, Storytime in the Galleries includes free copies of each author’s featured book for the first 35 to RSVP and free General Admission to the galleries for the first 35 participants to arrive at each event.

Cinco de Mayo*

SUNDAY | MAY 4 | 11 AM – 3 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.

Reggae Festival

SUNDAY | JUNE 1 | 11 AM – 3 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.

Pacific Islands Festival

SUNDAY | JULY 13 | 11 AM – 3 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.