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!
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Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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 […]
We will discuss Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach (2004). A New York Times Bestseller, Stiff is a fascinating, and sometimes humorous look at the realities of death. Explore what happens to our bodies after we die, and how for two thousand years cadavers have been involved in some of science’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on Wednesday, July 8th, at 2pm in Story Chapel for a discussion of "The Dante Club" by Matthew Pearl. This month we will discuss The Dante Club By Matthew Pearl (2006). In this suspenseful novel, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes and James Russell Lowell team up to use their knowledge of Dante’s […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
A walk to learn about what's in bloom! With a cornucopia of flowers enhancing our designed landscape, there is seemingly no view that fails to interest us. Join Visitor Services Assistant, Jim Gorman for a walk of selected horticultural highlights. Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public […]
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 […]