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 Stefanie Haug (LICSW), ecotherapist and nature and meditation guide for a mindful springtime nature walk designed to help you both slow down and “wake up.” Slowly walking together, participants will engage in pausing to notice budding leaves, shifting light, and the quiet hum of renewal. Along the way, you’ll be guided with simple meditative […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step onto your mat and embrace the awakening energy of late spring in this rejuvenating yoga class with Artemis Yoga. As May comes into full bloom, let the tranquility of Mount Auburn inspire your practice. You are invited to move with intention, breathe with purpose, and awaken your inner vitality through the grace of yoga. […]
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 […]
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 […]