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.
Each fall, Mount Auburn welcomes families with loved ones interred here, donors, volunteers, and other community members to gather for our State of the Organization event.
Join us for a mindful walk through the landscape, exploring the history and founding of Mount Auburn Cemetery. From its beginning, Mount Auburn Cemetery has drawn on nature as a […]
Detritus dance performs a site-responsive dance installation in dialogue with women artists in Mount Auburn’s landscape, past and present. Detritus dance activates the landscape of Mount Auburn Cemetery through a […]
Detritus dance performs a site-responsive dance installation in dialogue with women artists in Mount Auburn’s landscape, past and present. Detritus dance activates the landscape of Mount Auburn Cemetery through a […]
Join Stefanie Haug, LICSW, ecotherapist and nature and meditation teacher as we step into the restorative beauty of Mount Auburn Cemetery for a gentle, guided mindful nature walk. Together, we'll […]
Join historian Richard Smith for a lecture in Story Chapel on Henry David Thoreau and notable figures in Mount Auburn. Henry David Thoreau was one of the most important and […]
Detritus dance performs a site-responsive dance installation in dialogue with women artists in Mount Auburn’s landscape, past and present. Detritus dance activates the landscape of Mount Auburn Cemetery through a […]
Step onto your mat and embrace the energy of fall in this rejuvenating yoga class with Artemis Yoga. As the seasons change, let the tranquility of Mount Auburn inspire your […]
Our popular Fall foliage tour returns for another year. Capacity: 30 people Experience the beauty of autumn at Mount Auburn during this fall walking tour led by Visitors Services Assistant, […]
Join former Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton for a mindful workshop at Auburn Lake. Join former Artist-in-Residence Lonnie Stanton for a meditative walk and chair yoga class at Mount Auburn. This adult […]