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.
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 […]
Morning Writes at Mount Auburn will help you jumpstart a new creative practice or re-energize your existing routine. Recharge your imagination. Shift your perspective. Nurture your creativity in nature. MORNING WRITES is an informal writing time and a chance to meet up with other creative thinkers. Each session will begin with a few writing prompts […]
Join guest guide Stefanie Haug (LICSW) as we explore Mount Auburn Cemetery by slowing down, being attentive to nature with all our senses, and deepening our appreciation for this special slice of our Watertown and Cambridge neighborhood. The experience will include simple warm-up movements, a natural history of the area, guided breathing and centering awareness, […]
Registration not required. Visit Asa Gray Garden to participate any time between 10:00am-5:00pm. Join artist Elisabeth Gerald as she guides the Mount Auburn community and all Summer SOLSTICE participants in a healing Nature Mandala made from natural objects found at the Cemetery. Also known as Land Art or Environmental Art, Earth Art is made from […]
The healing properties of tea have been widely known for centuries. Tea has been known to calm anxiety, reduce stress, help with sleep, improve circulation, and boost your immune system. Join us for a healing tea ritual that celebrates this moment in time as we come together as a community to set intentions and connect […]
Flower Crowns have been a beloved accessory across time and cultures. Join us in this workshop to learn a little about their history and make your own! We will have all the materials needed to create your perfect Summer SOLSTICE adornment. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Workshop in Story Chapel. Capacity: 20 people per […]