Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Name: Bowers Museum
Address: 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, 92706, United States
Telephone: +1 714-567-3600

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Facts and practical information

The Bowers Museum is an art museum located in Santa Ana, California. The museum's permanent collection includes more than 100,000 objects, and features notable strengths in the areas of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Native American art, the art of Asia, Africa, and Oceania, and California plein-air painting. The Bowers organizes and hosts special exhibitions from institutions throughout the world, and travels exhibitions nationally and internationally. The museum has a second campus two blocks south of the main site, Kidseum, a children's museum with a focus on art and archaeology. The Bowers Museum and Kidseum are located in Santa Ana 6.4 km south of Disneyland. ()

Established: 1936 (88 years ago)Coordinates: 33°45'48"N, 117°52'5"W

Address

2002 N Main StDowntown Santa AnaSanta Ana 92706 United States

Contact

+1 714-567-3600

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Day trips

Bowers Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Discovery Science Center, MainPlace Mall, Old Orange County Courthouse, Yost Theater.

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Museum
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Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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City hall
Santa Ana City Hall, Santa Ana
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Church
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33°46'38"N • 117°51'50"W
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Neighbourhood
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bowers Museum open?

Bowers Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bowers Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rancho Santiago Community College District, Santa Ana (8 min walk), Discovery Science Center, Santa Ana (13 min walk), Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House, Santa Ana (23 min walk), Old Orange County Courthouse, Santa Ana (23 min walk).

How to get to Bowers Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bowers Museum:

Train

Santa Ana (27 min walk)