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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!

 



Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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Summer SOLSTICE: Bigelow Chapel Open House

Come and explore Bigelow Chapel! Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the Chapel and point out some of its most interesting features. Inside the Bigelow […]

Summer SOLSTICE: Healing Nature Mandala

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

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 […]

Summer SOLSTICE: Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

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 […]

Summer SOLSTICE: Music in Found Spaces with Denver Nuckolls

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

Join musician/composer Denver Nuckolls for an original composition for the vibraphone at the following times: Auburn Lake 10:30am-11:00am 1:30pm-2:00pm 3:00pm-3:30pm Free, Drop-in

Summer SOLSTICE: Intro to Cyanotypes

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

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 […]

Summer SOLSTICE: Deep Listening Tour

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

Join 2023 Winter SOLSTICE Thought Artist, Deb Todd Wheeler for a deep listening tour of the Mount Auburn grounds. Walking and Listening: an invitation to consider the Solstice’s mix. At […]

Summer SOLSTICE: Music in Found Spaces with Eden Rayz

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

Join musician/composer and former Artist-in-Residence Eden Rayz (2023-2024) for an improvised cello performance at the following locations and times: Asa Gray Garden 12:30pm-1:00pm Bigelow Chapel (inside) 2:30pm-3:00pm Bigelow Chapel (outside) […]

Summer SOLSTICE: Sound Meditation

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

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 […]

Summer SOLSTICE: Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

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 […]

Summer SOLSTICE: Yoga for the Mind, Body, and Soul

Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge

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 […]