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.
A walk to learn about what's in bloom! With a cornucopia of flowers enhancing our designed landscape, there is seemingly no view that fails to interest us. Join Visitor Services Assistant, Jim Gorman for a walk of selected horticultural highlights. Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public […]
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 […]
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 on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, beginning at 10 AM in Story Chapel. The chapel will be open for quiet reflection and for visitors to learn more about the many facets of Mount Auburn. Complimentary tea will be available, and members of our Cemetery Services team will distribute carnations for placement at a […]
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 […]
To Know Our Trees: A lecture by Dr. W. John Kress Join us for the Laurel Circle Lecture Series: with Dr. W. John Kress, Smithsonian Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus. Dr. W. John Kress is Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He was Curator of Botany for over […]