Bowers
Museum in Santa Ana California
is Orange County's largest museum with six permanent
galleries. The museum has an extensive collection
of Native American art and Southern California historic
artifacts. The original museum is a Mission Revival,
two-story building which forms one side of the central
courtyard. During the year, the museum hosts special
exhibits and shows. Some of these events can get
quite expensive. Check with the museum to see what
is going on the day you plan to visit to avoid sticker
shock. If your not
quite
ready
for
a
day at
Bowers Museum
the Discovery
Science Center is just a coupled of blocks
away.
Just down
Main street one block is the Bowers Kidsuem. The
children's museum is geared for kids 6 and up. It has
hands on activities
like music and crafts which keep little minds engaged. Your
children will enjoy visiting the Kidsuem much more than
the larger main museum. The kids museum has a party room
which you can rent out for
two hours for birthday party celebrations. For information
and reservation call 714) 480-1521 Weekend party times
are: 10:30am and 1:30pm
Admission
$12.00 - $19.00; under six years free.
The Bowers Museum, 2002
N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 567-3600
Bowers Museum has a free days for Santa Ana residents
on the first Sunday and third Tuesdays of every month.
