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.
Join us Memorial Day Weekend as we remember those who died serving in the armed forces. Complimentary Flags are available at the main vehicular entrance while supplies last. Flags are intended to be placed at a grave of a veteran. On Sunday, May 24, Bigelow Chapel will be open from 10 AM - 2 PM for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us June 10th from 2pm-3:30pm as we discuss H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald. Join us June 10th in Story Chapel for a discussion of the memoir, "H is for Hawk" by Helen Macdonald. For any questions or concerns, please contact friends@mountauburn.org REGISTER HERE>> Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery […]
Every gravestone tells a story—if you know how to read it. Step into the rich visual language of the Victorian-era cemetery and uncover the meanings hidden in Mount Auburn's landscape that shaped 19th-century memorial art and mourning culture. Together, we’ll examine how changing attitudes toward death, remembrance, religion, and nature influenced the design of monuments […]
Celebrating Pride Month 2026 and exploring the tapestry of Boston's LGBTQ past and present. Celebrated, scandalous, and unknown: meet some of the fascinating figures of Boston’s LGBTQ past on a walk led by docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray. We will visit the resting places of Senator Charles Sumner, actress Charlotte Cushman, poet Amy Lowell, […]
What do monuments teach us about slavery, emancipation, and the long struggle for civil rights? In honor of Juneteenth, join us at Mount Auburn Cemetery for a walking tour that explores how public memory is constructed in stone, landscape, and story. Juneteenth, now a national holiday, commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in […]
Replenish your mind, body, and soul at Summer SOLSTICE on Sunday, June 21. With offerings of free and paid activities including mindfulness walks, yoga, a cyanotype making workshop, meditation, a poetry reading, and community concert, Summer SOLSTICE will be a restorative and healing experience for people of all ages. Sunday, June 21, events all day […]
Every gravestone tells a story—if you know how to read it. Step into the rich visual language of the Victorian-era cemetery and uncover the meanings hidden in Mount Auburn's landscape that shaped 19th-century memorial art and mourning culture. Together, we’ll examine how changing attitudes toward death, remembrance, religion, and nature influenced the design of monuments […]
Explore one of Boston’s most unique venues at Mount Auburn’s Summer Showcase! Tour spaces, meet our team, and plan your next event. Are you planning an event? Attend this showcase to explore our spaces and connect with our team about hosting your wedding, corporate event, or private celebration at Mount Auburn. If you can't attend, […]