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 on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, beginning at 10 AM in Story Chapel. The chapel will be open for quiet reflection and for visitors to learn more about the many facets of Mount Auburn. Complimentary tea will be available, and members of our Cemetery Services team will distribute carnations for placement at a […]
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 […]
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 […]