Bowers Museum: World cultures come alive through dynamic exhibits and guided tours.
Bowers Museum in Santa Ana presents a rich blend of permanent and rotating exhibits, from the Terracotta Warriors to Chinese and South Pacific artifacts, Hindu art, and American Impressionism. Visitors praise knowledgeable docents and free guided tours, with rotating themes like Global Threads, India's Textile Revolution. Parking can be tricky on busy days, though overflow lots and street parking offer alternatives for a full day of cultural exploration.
2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA
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Explore diverse collections including Chinese, South Pacific, and American Impressionism artifacts in beautifully curated galleries.
Experience rotating world-class exhibits like the Terracotta Warriors and Global Threads, offering rare cultural insights.
Host memorable weddings and private events in the museum's elegant courtyard and indoor spaces with professional support.
Join free guided tours led by knowledgeable docents to enhance your visit with expert commentary on exhibits.
Enjoy delicious meals at Tabata restaurant, accommodating walk-ins and large parties in a convenient museum setting.
Participate in workshops, festivals, and cultural programs designed for all ages to foster learning and engagement.
Overall rating
Heidi Arden
The newest exhibit, "Global Threads, India's Textile Revolution" at the Bower's Museum is fantastic! I have always loved sewing and fabrics, and this exhibit taught me so much about how Chintz fabric was traded, the political side of it, along with the international economies. They are true artists, and I highly recommend everyone to go check it out.
David Hung
Great ambience. Interesting artifacts (I was especially fascinated by the Oceania exhibit). The crown jewel was without a doubt the teracotta warriors special exhibit, and there were free guided tours. One can easily spend three or more hours there.
Roxanne T
Recently went to see the Terracotta Warriors exhibit. Well curated and not too crowded. We went on a day where there was a separate festival in the courtyard. The permanent exhibits are also enjoyable. Parking can be tricky, especially on weekends where there are other activities going on; however, there were other additional overflow lots and street parking. Street parking may be free or metered and may be less than the on-site parking fees. Ate at the Tabata restaurant and the food was good. The hostess did a great job accommodating our large party as a walk-in request.
Sharon
I’ve visited the bowers twice now. They have amazing Hindu art, and indigenous Taiwanese style works. I loved the American Impressionism as well. The second time we had gone for the terracotta warriors in china. It seems that the bowers receives some rare exhibits every now and then so it’s worth checking in multiple times especially if you are local to the area.
Sharon B
My family and I went here for the Terracotta Warrior exhibit. It was my first time at this beautiful museum. It's small but we spent about 2 hours exploring it. The Terracotta Warrior exhibit was excellent. We spent a lot of time there reading and talking to a very knowledgeable docent. After that we checked out the other exhibits in the museum. They were all great. I really like the Chinese and South Pacific artifacts as well. The exhibits on Pico were also very interesting.
