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.
Mount Auburn Cemetery is not a static repository of memory but a living, evolving landscape shaped by movement, perception, and time. Sensing Mount Auburn: A Landscape in Motion presents the […]
Join us for this Mother’s Day stroll with Volunteer Docents Nancy Callan & Ginny Brady to explore the symbols of motherhood found on monuments while visiting the graves of some […]
Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent […]
Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. REGISTER HERE>> Tuesday Walks […]
Join us for a spring bird walk searching for both migrant and breeding birds. Bring your binoculars and field guide. All skill levels welcome. Registration Required. REGISTER HERE>> Tuesday Walks […]
Join us for an in-depth look inside the workshop of Mount Auburn’s Preservation department where staff will display and discuss the tools and techniques used to maintain Mount Auburn’s diverse […]
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 […]
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 slice of […]
Join our staff for any or all of these hour-long early morning excursions to discover what’s in bloom and any other items of horticultural interest. From early bulbs to magnificent […]
As our planet undergoes profound ecological transformation, many are experiencing a deep, often unspoken sorrow known as climate grief—the emotional response to environmental loss, climate disruption, and the uncertain future […]