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.
**This tour has been cancelled due to inclement weather** What do monuments teach us about slavery, emancipation, and the long struggle for civil rights? In honor of Juneteenth, join us […]
Replenish your mind, body, and soul at Summer SOLSTICE on Sunday, June 21. With offerings of free and paid activities including mindfulness walks, yoga, a cyanotype making workshop, meditation, a […]
Join us on Wednesday, July 8th, at 2pm in Story Chapel for a discussion of "The Dante Club" by Matthew Pearl. This month we will discuss The Dante Club By […]
An 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 […]
Every gravestone tells a story—if you know how to read it. Step into the rich visual language of the Victorian-era cemetery and uncover the meanings hidden in Mount Auburn's landscape […]
This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried here. Mount Auburn, designated a National Historic Landmark, is one of the country’s […]
Join author and artist Madge Evers to celebrate the release of Printing With the Sun: Capturing the Beauty of Nature With Cyanotypes. Join author and former Artist-in-Residence Madge Evers (2022-2023) to celebrate the […]
Join us for a hands-on summer bouquet workshop led by a member of Mount Auburn’s Greenhouse team. Learn the basics of floral arranging while creating your own seasonal bouquet inspired […]
Explore one of Boston’s most unique venues at Mount Auburn’s Summer Showcase! Tour spaces, meet our team, and plan your next event. Are you planning an event? Attend this showcase […]
A transformative performance on grief, created by composer, poet, and producer, Carolyn Surrick, accompanied by actress Laurie O'Brien. This spare and stunning new work by Carolyn Surrick is a window […]