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!
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Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
As our planet undergoes profound ecological transformation, many are experiencing a deep, often unspoken sorrow known as climate grief—the emotional response to environmental loss, climate disruption, and the uncertain future we face. This panel brings together professionals from diverse fields to explore how we process and live with the grief brought on by a changing […]
Every one of us is affected by the changing climate. What do professional and hobby gardeners need to think about when planning and managing our gardens in these conditions? Come hear from Rie Macchiarolo, Director of Gardens & Landscapes talk about some strategies they are working with at Mount Auburn Cemetery. This event will be […]
Come and explore Mount Auburn’s first chapel, originally constructed in the 1840’s. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the Chapel and point out some of its most interesting features. Drop by anytime between 1 pm and 5 pm. REGISTER HERE>> Registration is not required … Experience a deeper connection to […]
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>> Capacity: 25 people per walk Meet at Story Chapel ... Experience a deeper connection […]
This event has been postponed to Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00pm Grief to Gratitude is a site-responsive dance performance around Auburn Lake, performed and choreographed by 24-25 Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton with live musical accompaniment by Akili Jamal Haynes. Grief to Gratitude explores different aspects of grief that are intrinsically tied to the human experience. The […]
Grief to Gratitude is a site-responsive dance performance around Auburn Lake, performed and choreographed by 24-25 Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton with live musical accompaniment by Akili Jamal Haynes. Grief to Gratitude explores different aspects of grief that are intrinsically tied to the human experience. The roaming performance includes five solos performed at five unique locations (note: […]
People often ask me what my favorite tree is. And it's so hard to choose just one. In honor of this conundrum, join me, Alex Klein (former Mount Auburn arborist and local herbalist) for a tour of all my favorite trees at the cemetery. These include some of the grandest specimens on display, the strangest and most […]
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 […]
Spending time in nature can ground us and provide a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves. Nature-based art can be used to create memorials and tributes, fostering a sense of connection and remembrance. In this therapeutic art workshop, participants will be guided in creating personal, ephemeral, nature-based art to memorialize and honor things […]
Celebrated, scandalous, and unknown: meet some of the fascinating figures of Boston’s LGBT past on a walk led by docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray. We will visit the resting places of Senator Charles Sumner, actress Charlotte Cushman, poet Amy Lowell, and painter George Hawley Hallowell, among others, in recognition of Pride Month 2025. REGISTER […]