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.
Join us at Mount Auburn to create your very own miniature indoor garden in this hands-on terrarium workshop! Using a selection of plants, mosses, and natural materials, you'll design and build a unique terrarium to take home. This creative workshop offers a relaxing opportunity to craft a beautiful living display inspired by nature and the […]
Our popular Fall foliage tour returns for another year. Capacity: 30 people Experience the beauty of autumn at Mount Auburn during this fall walking tour led by Visitors Services Assistant, Jim Gorman. We will visit some of the more colorful trees in our landscape in addition to looking for plant and shrubs putting out their […]
Our popular Fall foliage tour returns for another year. Capacity: 30 people Experience the beauty of autumn at Mount Auburn during this fall walking tour led by Visitors Services Assistant, Jim Gorman. We will visit some of the more colorful trees in our landscape in addition to looking for plant and shrubs putting out their […]
Join us for Mount Auburn’s Community Science Fair, where biodiversity research leaders will share their work at interactive stations inside Bigelow Chapel. Attendees will have the chance to meet local experts, learn about ongoing projects, and discover how to get involved in supporting urban ecology. As one of the largest green spaces in the area, […]
A celebration of America's most widespread hardwood tree. Capacity: 30 people We just celebrated our 195th birthday, and of all our Cemetery trees, there are few that are more majestic and revered than our legacy oak trees. Join us as we will view a sampling of spectacular, mature oaks believed to be as old as Mount […]
Join us for a hands-on fall centerpiece making workshop led by a member of Mount Auburn’s Greenhouse team. Learn the basics of seasonal arrangements while creating your own fall- themed centeriece inspired by the beauty of the landscape! All materials will be provided by Mount Auburn and are included in the ticket price of this […]