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!
Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Come welcome the burgeoning leaves of Spring with local herbalist and former MAC arborist Alex Klein for a tree-focused walk around the grounds. Spring is a great time to observe the succession of bud break and flowering that occurs among the many different species present in the landscape here. We'll devote the walk to learning some simple […]
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. Mondays at 8 AM: April 22 & 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 Check-in for the […]
Explore some of Mount Auburn’s oldest trees with horticulturist and Mount Auburn staff, Jim Gorman. Stop by for one or all of our walking tours to celebrate Arbor Day (April 26) and the 5,000+ trees in Mount Auburn's historical collection! Check-in for the tour will be outside Story Chapel. Event Capacity: 30 REGISTER NOW >> ... Experience a deeper […]
Learn about the North American native trees growing at Mount Auburn with horticulturist and Mount Auburn staff, Jim Gorman. Stop by for one or all of our walking tours to celebrate Arbor Day (April 26) and the 5,000+ trees in Mount Auburn's historical collection! Check-in for the tour will be outside Story Chapel. Event Capacity: 30 REGISTER NOW >> ... […]