It is true that Mount Auburn is first and foremost a cemetery, but it is also a National Historic Landmark, a botanical garden, an outdoor museum of art and architecture, and an important habitat for urban wildlife. Attend one of our many events and discover for yourself what makes this place so special!
Mount Auburn is proud to participate in in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more.
Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The early bird catches the worm! Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees, we will try to catch them all. REGISTER HERE>> Experience a deeper connection to Mount […]
They're back in town! Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]
“And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” Many monuments at Mount Auburn are adorned with quotations from the great English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare, and several theatre actors are among our distinguished residents. Join Volunteer Docent Susan Zawalich to honor the 462nd birthday of The Bard of Avon (actual birthday is April […]
The early bird catches the worm! Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees, we will try to catch them all. REGISTER HERE>> Experience a deeper connection to Mount […]
They're back in town! Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]
They're back in town! Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]
Mount Auburn, designated a National Historic Landmark, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried […]
The early bird catches the worm! Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent flowering trees, we will try to catch them all. REGISTER HERE>> Experience a deeper connection to Mount […]
They're back in town! Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]
Join us for our first Book Club of 2026! This month's book is Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Natalie Dykstra. REGISTER HERE>> Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount […]