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	Gems of the Medici Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 14-September 15, 2013 A world premier exhibition, highlighting some of the oldest and most unique pieces of the Medici family collection including antiquities dating from the 1st Century BCE. The immense power and wealth of the Medici steered the course of art history and the collection is renowned as perhaps the finest in the world. Gems of the Medici Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 14-September 15, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Summer Camp 1 - The Richness of Russia: Art & Artists Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum June 17-June 21, 2013 Delve into ancient history and visit exotic Lands while creating ART FROM THE PAST in the Bowers Kidseum Summer super fun ART EXTRAVAGANZA. Campers learn the history behind the art and geography of each region where it comes from and will visit the appropriate galleries at the Bowers Museum once a week for more in-depth study.  Campers... Summer Camp 1 - The Richness of Russia: Art & Artists Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum June 17-June 21, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Summer Camp 2 - Mediterranean Meanders Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum June 24-June 28, 2013 Delve into ancient history and visit exotic Lands while creating ART FROM THE PAST in the Bowers Kidseum Summer super fun ART EXTRAVAGANZA. Campers learn the history behind the art and geography of each region where it comes from, visit the appropriate galleries at the Bowers Museum once a week, and cook or bake ethnic dishes from each country... Summer Camp 2 - Mediterranean Meanders Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum June 24-June 28, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Summer Camp 3 - Early American Odyssey Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum July 1-July 5, 2013 Delve into ancient history and visit exotic Lands while creating ART FROM THE PAST in the Bowers Kidseum Summer super fun ART EXTRAVAGANZA. Campers will learn the history behind the art and geography of each region where it comes from, visit the appropriate galleries at the Bowers Museum once a week, and cook and bake ethnic dishes from each... Summer Camp 3 - Early American Odyssey Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum July 1-July 5, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Summer Camp 4 - Mystical Egypt! Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum July 8-July 12, 2013 Delve into ancient history and visit exotic Lands while creating ART FROM THE PAST in the Bowers Kidseum Summer super fun ART EXTRAVAGANZA. Campers will learn the history behind the art and geography of each region where it comes from, visit the appropriate galleries at the Bowers Museum once a week, cook and bake ethnic dishes from each... Summer Camp 4 - Mystical Egypt! Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Kidseum July 8-July 12, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)

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Past Events

	Lecture: Pasagardae & Persepolis: Sacred Monuments of the Ancient Persians Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 28, 2013 Touraj Daryaee, Howard C. Baskerville Professor in the History of Iran and the Persiante world and the Acting Director of the Jordan Center for Persian Studies at the University of California, Irvine. Sponsored by the Persian Cultural Arts Council. For additional information, please visit the museum website at www.bowers.org or call... Lecture: Pasagardae & Persepolis: Sacred Monuments of the Ancient Persians Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 28, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Bead Society Event: Art of Adorning and Annual Bead Bazaar Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 25, 2013 A premier artisan showcase with over 60 member vendors selling finely hand-crafted beads, finished jewelry, and more. Presented by the Bead Society of Orange County. Bead Society Event: Art of Adorning and Annual Bead Bazaar Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 25, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Lecture: Timeless Melodies: Rodgers and Hammerstein Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 25, 2013 Larry Mauer, educator and film historian in American music presents the popular series, Timeless Melodies. Timeless Melodies takes you on a journey rich in pictures, humor, and history. This month, Larry will discuss the invincible pair Rogers and Hammerstein and their memorable show tunes. Program subject to change. For additional... Lecture: Timeless Melodies: Rodgers and Hammerstein Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 25, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Spring Educator Open House Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 24, 2013 Presentation on “Connecting Common Core Standards to the Museum Experience,” by Nicole Gilbertson, Ph.D., Site Director, UC Irvine History Project. Learn about the 2013-2014 exhibitions and plan your school tour and art class. Participants receive curriculum materials, art project ideas, priority booking for school tours/art... Spring Educator Open House Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 24, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Gallery Talk: Gems of the Medici Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 23, 2013 Join an expert docent for a 20 minute tour highlighting examples, history and riches surrounding the Medici family. Sponsored by the Docent Guild. Program subject to change. For additional information, you may visit the museum website at www.bowers.org. Fee: Free to museum members or with paid admission   Gallery Talk: Gems of the Medici Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art April 23, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)

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Member Reviews

• Event Name: Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World
  "Terrific!"
  Review posted by: Anne from Irvine, Dec 27, 2010
  

  Our whole family enjoyed this exhibit, which is interactive enough for kids. Very well done. It's unbelievable what Franklin accomplished. This is the only SoCal stop for this exhibit -- don't... Expand

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  Our whole family enjoyed this exhibit, which is interactive enough for kids. Very well done. It's unbelievable what Franklin accomplished. This is the only SoCal stop for this exhibit -- don't miss it. (Skip the headhunters exhibit there. Very creepy.) Collapse

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• Event Name: Secrets of the Silk Road
  "silk road-bowers"
  Review posted by: Marci from tustin, ca, Mar 31, 2010
  

  This is an amazing exhibit, the first time the ancient mummies have been out of China. They are so well preserved because of the cold dry desert temperatures. They have been literally freeze-dried,... Expand

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  This is an amazing exhibit, the first time the ancient mummies have been out of China. They are so well preserved because of the cold dry desert temperatures. They have been literally freeze-dried, so even the eyebrows are intact. Silk Roads is a "must see." Collapse

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