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Guide To Bowers Museum

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Orange County is a great place to live for many reasons, and art is one of them. Adults and children can both gain greater cultural understanding and awareness at The Bowers Museum. Located in Santa Ana, this artistic epicenter offers a wide range of cultural exhibits, lectures, programs and more.

Bowers Museum
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Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 567-3600
www.bowers.org

As one of Orange County's most distinguished art museums, Bowers Museum showcases exclusive art from around the globe and does an exceptional job representing and celebrating diverse cultures. Adults and kids alike can benefit from the vast cultural exhibits, lectures, programs and workshops. Explore the calendar on the website to find an event that sparks your interest.

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Hours And When To Visit
www.bowers.org/hours-tickets

Education, culture and art is at your fingertips in Orange County for free. During the first Sunday of each month, visitors can take advantage of the museum programs at no charge. Additionally, if you are a Santa Ana resident, admission is free every Sunday of the month. If Sundays don't work for your schedule, Bowers Museum is conveniently open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am until 4pm. Tickets range from $10 to $15 with rates varying for seniors, adults, children, students, members and large groups. Click here for exact pricing.

The Bowers Museum
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Parking
www.bowers.org/directions-parking

To park in the museum parking lots located in the front and back of the museum, there is a small fee of $6. There are also metered spots available on the street if you're looking to save a few dollars. If you are a Bowers Museum member, yearly parking passes cost $20.

Related: Best Art Museums In Orange County

Current & Future Exhibits
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Current & Upcoming Exhibits
www.bowers.org

Bowers exhibits are sure to be enlightening with some of the art investigating culture as far back as 5,000 years ago. This summer, visitors can experience the "Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture Of The Interior" exhibit, which looks into the famed architects lesser known designs. The exhibit features drawings of interiors, furnishings and objects for the home, that give insight into Wright. Also on feature at Bowers will be "Stark Beauty: The Photogrpahy of Edward Weston," with a glimpse into this famed photographer. "American Visionary: John F. Kennedy's Life And Times" is certainly one exhibit that will draw crowds to the museum. From March 10, 2018 to June 3, 2018, the museum will celebrate the life, times and vision of one of the country's most admired presidents.

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Kidseum
www.bowers.org

Founded in 1994, Bowers Kidseum is an interactive museum dedicated for children. Acting as learning center, Kidseum serves as an extension to the main Bowers museum and focuses on cultural experiences for tots, and their families. Although the exhibits here are targeted towards kids in pre-school or the early elementary age, it's fun for the entire family, including adults.

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Stacy Brecht is a professional writer, dancer, marketer and model in the Los Angeles area. Brecht also enjoys traveling, wine, fitness training, volunteering, movies and trying new restaurants. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.


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