Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

October 26, 2024 – February 16, 2025

Fantasy is a special-ticketed exhibition. Admission includes access to all eight permanent collection galleries and, after it opens November 16, The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen.

Set out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy. Let our landmark exhibition cast its spell as we explore the beautiful, uncanny and sometimes monstrous makings of fantasy. From epic visions to intricately envisaged details, Fantasy: Realms of Imagination celebrates some of the finest fantasy creators, reveals how their imagined lands, languages and creatures came into being, and delves into the traditions of a genre that has created some of the most passionate and enduring fandoms.

Journey from fairy tales and folklore to the fantastical worlds of Studio Ghibli. Venture into lands occupied by goblins and go down the rabbit hole. Explore the realms of the one ring and travel into the depths of Pan’s Labyrinth. And discover how the oldest forms of literature continue to inspire fantasy authors today.

Presented in partnership with the British Library, Bowers Museum invites visitors to discover 160 fantastical items that include costumes, historical manuscripts, rare first editions, drafts of iconic novels, scripts, maps, original artwork, film props, and immersive multimedia experiences.

Gather your fellow adventurers and step into the realms of fantasy as they have never been chronicled before. Who knows where your journey will lead…

SAVE THE DATE

Member Tickets Launch September 26
Public Ticket Sales Open October 11
Member Opening Night October 25

Sleeping Beauty (1968) © Royal Ballet and Opera

Goblin Market and other poems

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Images courtesy of lombaert studio

Birth of New Life

Costume for Kira in The Dark Crystal, 1982 © Brian and Wendy Froud

Exhibit Credit:
Fantasy: Realms of Imagination is a British Library exhibition with contributions from Bowers Museum.

Special-Ticketed and Timed-Entry FAQ

What are ticket prices for Fantasy?

$10 with purchase of General Admission ticket to the Museum. (Includes access to all of Bowers Museum's exhibitions)

Bowers Members: First ticket is free for most membership levels*, see Membership page for details; additional visits: $10

*Note: Tickets limited to availability. Advanced ticket reservations/purchases are strongly advised.

Ticket Type	Total ticket Price (including Fantasy + General Admission)
Bowers Members	Free (first visit)*
Adults	$28
Seniors (Age 62+) & Students (12)	$25
** Children (3-11)	$10
** Children (Under 3)	Free
Santa Ana Residents (Sunday Only)	$10
Active Military & NARM member	$10
**Must be accompanied by paying adult