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Enhance your appreciation of art with our lectures and courses.
Lectures on the Arts
Join us for intriguing lectures related to the Museum's special exhibitions and timely art topics. Speakers include artists and art experts from all over the world.

Shapiro Celebrity Lecture Series

The 2009–2010 Shapiro Celebrity Lecture Series features speakers a range of impressive and inspiring speakers.

Learn more about the Series and purchase tickets.

Funded by the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation.


Lectures on Art and Culture
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Egyptomania Learn more about the Western fascination with ancient Egyptian culture and history.



Courses on Art and Culture
Expand your art horizons with one-day and three- to nine-session courses designed to complement the latest MFA special exhibition, gain new art perspectives, or explore art-related themes.

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Journey Up the Nile
Enjoy a virtual expedition of ancient Egypt’s greatest sites, guided by renowned specialists, in this eight-session semester course.
Wednesdays, Oct 14–Dec 9, 1–2:30 pm (except Nov 25)

Picturing Music
In this three-session course, explore how modern and contemporary artists depict music in their work.
Tuesdays, Nov 17, Dec 1 and 8, 10:30 am–Noon
Looking Together: Gallery Discussion Courses
Explore the MFA's collections in small groups with enthusiastic instructors who encourage questions and discussions. All meetings take place in the galleries. Develop your looking skills and add to your enjoyment as you visit the MFA and other art institutions.

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The Legacy of the Classical World

Lectures and Courses Catalog
Download the Fall 2009 Lectures and Courses Catalog (800kb PDF).
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"Contemporary Outlook: Seeing Songs" is on view in the Foster Gallery July 1, 2009-February 21, 2010.
Musical Instruments Lecture Demonstrations
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