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.
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 interesting features. Drop-in between 10am-3pm.
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 are a member of the nightjar family and in late August, early September can be spotted on the horizon or overhead migrating south or wheeling […]
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 guided meditation intended to bring the mind and the body into unison, while also engaging the senses. Weaving together the sounds, vibrations, and energy of […]
Join us at Mount Auburn for an outdoor watercolor class, taking in the beauty of the landscape and learning about watercolor composition. Taking in the beauty of Mount Auburn Cemetery, we will take a short 5-minute walk from Story Chapel (across from the front entrance of the Cemetery) to a spot where you will choose […]
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 most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and […]
Many local residents will remember the Polaroid Company based in Cambridge and the genius founder of the company, Edwin Land. Join us for our discussion of "The Camera Does the Rest: How Polaroid Changed Photography" by Peter Buse (2016). Land is buried on Aronia Path. This event will be held in Story Chapel. We will […]
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 build a unique terrarium to take home. This creative workshop offers a relaxing opportunity to craft a beautiful living display inspired by nature and the […]
Join the Bookmobile in the peace and serenity of Mount Auburn Cemetery! Mount Auburn is excited to welcome the Watertown Boookmobile back to the landscape this summer! Browse and check out books, learn about upcoming library programs, and enjoy story time at 2:30 PM. The bookmobile will be visiting Mount Auburn on the following dates and times: […]
Following the model developed by Jon Underwood (based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz), a Death Cafe is an opportunity for people to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. The goal is to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” At Mount Auburn's Death […]
Nathaniel Parker Willis and his sister, who wrote under the pen name Fanny Fern, were two of the most popular writers of the 19th century. This walking tour with literary historian Rob Velella explores their literary and journalism careers, both marked by controversy and rivalry, and their connections to other writers, publishers, and reformers. REGISTER […]