Accompanying “Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800–1815” are courses and gallery programs, both at the Museum and at the French Library of Boston.

Courses

The Age of Napoleon:
The Arts of Europe, 1774–1870

• Wed, Sep 26–Dec 5 (except Nov 21), 1-2:30 pm, Remis Auditorium
• Ten-session course: MFA members, seniors, and students $150; nonmembers $200 (not available online)
  
  Individual sessions: MFA members, seniors, and students $20; nonmembers $25
  

Napoleon! SOLD OUT

• Thu, Nov 1–Dec 6 (except Nov 22), 7:30–8:30 pm, Riley Seminar Room
• Five-session course:MFA members, seniors, and students $80; nonmembers $100
  (not available online)
  
  Individual sessions: MFA members, seniors, and students $20; nonmembers $25

Looking Together
Gallery Discussion Programs

Classes are limited to sixteen participants
Four sessions: MFA members, seniors, and students $100;
nonmembers $125

Napoleon and the Ancient World

• Fri, Oct 26–Nov 16, 10:30 am–Noon OR 1–2:30 pm,
  Sharf Information Center
• 

Kings, Queens, and Emperors:
Images of Power

• Thu, Nov 8–Dec 6 (except Nov 22), 6–7:30 pm,
  Sharf Information Center
• 

Special Events

For more information on MFA dining events or to make reservations call 617-369-3474.

Champagne and Sweets

• Wed, Nov 14, 6–8 pm, Bravo Restaurant
• A champagne and dessert event featuring Moet et Chandon.

Château de Beaucastel and Perrin

• Wed, Nov 28, 5:30–7:30 pm, Bravo Restaurant
• A wine tasting featuring Château de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Perrin Gigondas Rouge, and Perrin Vacqueyras Rouge paired with French hors d'oeuvres.

Wines of France

• Wed, Dec 19, 5:30–7:30 pm, Bravo Restaurant
• A French-themed wine tasting--wines to be announced.

Related Programs

French History Workshop: Napoleon

• Fri, Nov 9, 10 am–1 pm, Sharf Information Center
• The French Library and Cultural Center is offering a workshop, French History Workshop: Napoleon. It will be conducted entirely in French for intermediate to advanced French speakers. A visit to the exhibition complements the discussion.
  French Library and MFA members $40 plus exhibition admission; nonmembers $45 plus exhibition admission.