Events

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.

Become a Member of the Friends!

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Mindful Movement Series

Yoga for Renewal with Artemis Yoga

Roll out your mat and rediscover your natural rhythm through intentional yoga poses guided by Artemis Yoga. You are invited to move mindfully, breathe deeply and rediscover your natural rhythm through the grace of yoga in the tranquility of Mount Auburn. In this rejuvenating class with Artemis Yoga, you will experience both energetic and calming […]

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

The early bird catches the worm! 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 flowering trees, we will try to catch them all.   REGISTER HERE>>   Experience a deeper connection to Mount […]

Spring Migrants

Spring Migrants

They're back in town! 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. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]

The Undiscovered Country: Shakespeare & Mount Auburn Walking Tour

“And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” Many monuments at Mount Auburn are adorned with quotations from the great English poet and playwright, William Shakespeare, and several theatre actors are among our distinguished residents. Join Volunteer Docent Susan Zawalich to honor the 462nd birthday of The Bard of Avon (actual birthday is April […]

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

The early bird catches the worm! 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 flowering trees, we will try to catch them all.   REGISTER HERE>>   Experience a deeper connection to Mount […]

Spring Migrants

Spring Migrants

They're back in town! 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. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]

Spring Migrants

Spring Migrants

They're back in town! 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. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]

Discover Mount Auburn Introductory 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 to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried […]

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

Early Risers: Horticulture Walk

The early bird catches the worm! 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 flowering trees, we will try to catch them all.   REGISTER HERE>>   Experience a deeper connection to Mount […]

Spring Migrants

Spring Migrants

They're back in town! 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. Tuesday Walks with Jason Barcus April 28 | 6:45 AM May 05 | 6:45 AM May 12 | 6:45 AM May 19 | 6:45 AM […]