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.
This is a ticket for a virtual lecture. For our next Laurel Circle Lecture Series, we are excited to welcome ornithologist and bestselling-author David Allen Sibley to Mount Auburn Cemetery during the height of spring bird migration. Sibley will dive deep into all things birds and birding as detailed in his most recent book, What […]
Join us for a panel discussion on the unique challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces in end-of-life planning and death care. Our panel of experts will explore critical topics such as gender-affirming funeral care, legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, and inclusive hospice and palliative care. They will provide practical advice on preparing advance directives, advocating for […]
Join us online Wednesday, August 28th at 6:00pm for a panel discussion with Mount Auburn's 2024-2025 Artists-in-Residence, Yufan Gao (multimedia artist), Adam Molinski (multimedia artist), Fatima Seck (poet/illustrator), Lonnie Stanton (dancer/choreographer), and Markel Uriu (interdisciplinary artist). Public Events Producer, Julie-Anne Whitney, will chat with the artists about their professional backgrounds, their connection to Mount Auburn, […]