Mount Auburn’s Nighthawks
The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon. Over the years Bob Stymeist has observed hundreds of nighthawks from the Tower and now you can, […]
Events
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.
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Mount Auburn’s Nighthawks
The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon. Over the years Bob Stymeist has observed hundreds of nighthawks from the Tower and now you can, […]
Mount Auburn’s Nighthawks
The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon. Over the years Bob Stymeist has observed hundreds of nighthawks from the Tower and now you can, […]
Meet our 2025-2026 Artists-in-Residence!
VirtualJoin us online Wednesday, September 3rd at 6:00pm for a panel discussion with Mount Auburn's 2025-2026 Artists-in-Residence, Emily Duggan (poet), Juls Gabs (digital painter), Lia Pikus (musician/composer), and wife and wife […]
Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., CambridgeMount 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 […]
Sunset Sound Meditations
Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., CambridgeAn outdoor Guided Meditation, Relaxation and Sound Experience. Sound Healing practitioner Marlene Boyette welcomes all to be held by the earth, to find refuge, to rest, and to be led through a […]
Champion Trees of Mount Auburn
State and National foresters compile records of the largest trees of different species. Join Jim Gorman, arborist and staff, as we visit some of the Massachusetts Champions here at Mount […]
Dinner Under the Oaks
Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., CambridgeA Celebration of Mount Auburn’s 194th Anniversary of Consecration Last year, Mount Auburn held the inaugural Dinner Under the Oaks to bring members of our community together for the unique opportunity […]
Improv Poetry with Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan
Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., CambridgeHead to Bigelow Lawn on Saturday, Sep 13th from 11am-3pm to take home a customized, improv poem by current Artist-in-Residence Emily Duggan! No registration needed. “Mount Auburn Cemetery: Memory Poems” […]
Poetry for Grief & Healing
Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., CambridgeWriting while grieving has been known to boost the immune system and increase mood and well-being. Writing can also help release difficult emotions and is a tool for self-expression. Join […]