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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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Nighthawk Watch [Sold Out]

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon and the top of Washington Tower is the perfect place to view it.  Despite the name, Nighthawks […]

Nighthawk Watch [Sold Out]

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon and the top of Washington Tower is the perfect place to view it.  Despite the name, Nighthawks […]

Bigelow Chapel Open House

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

Explore Mount Auburn’s first chapel, originally constructed in the 1840’s. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the Chapel and point out some of its most […]

Nighthawk Watch

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

The fall migration of the Common Nighthawk is a predictable and visible phenomenon and the top of Washington Tower is the perfect place to view it.  Despite the name, Nighthawks […]

Sunset Sound Bath

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 […]

Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

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 […]

Mini Terrarium Making Workshop

Join us at Mount Auburn to create your very own miniature indoor garden in this hands-on terrarium workshop! Using a selection of plants, mosses, and natural materials, you'll design and […]