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.
Led by Artemis Yoga teacher Tracy Affonso, the class will include a moving meditation and a flowing, physical practice infused with a sense of calming energy. She will mindfully instruct […]
Cyanotypes are one of the oldest photographic printing processes in the history of photography. The distinctive feature of the print is its shade of cyan blue, which results from its […]
Mount Auburn was designed to look like a picture and can be experienced as a series of emplaced sensations, impressions, and images. Please join Mount Auburn’s Curator of Historical Collections […]
Mount Auburn in summer is an explosion of color and vibrancy. Join horticulturist and Mount Auburn Staff, Jim Gorman, for a guided tour highlighting some of the Cemetery’s most notable […]
Join poet and former Artist-in-Residence Carolyn Oliver (2023-2024) and poet/illustrator and current Artist-in-Residence Fatima Seck (2024-2025) for a special poetry reading of their original poems to celebrate the Summer SOLSTICE. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Just the presence of trees growing around us is known to improve our mental well-being. Trees provide a connection to the natural world, which we are increasingly devoid of nowadays. […]