Mount Auburn Cemetery

580 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA

Mount Auburn Cemetery

580 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA

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Capacity: 200 people

About Mount Auburn Cemetery

Our landscape harmoniously unites nature and man-made design, making Mount Auburn a memorable spot to host a romantic union.

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Weddings

Pricing is for weddings only

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$800 - $1,500 /event
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$800 - $1,500

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Asa Gray Garden

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Asa Gray Garden

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Located just inside the Cemetery’s signature Egyptian Revival Gateway, this lovely circular garden is named in honor of a world-famous botanist. It features vibrant groupings of flowerbeds and a perimeter of spectacular tree specimens. The focal point of the garden is a small spray fountain.

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Bigelow Chapel

Maximum Capacity: 75
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Bigelow Chapel

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Alternate Venue | Maximum Capacity: 75

This pinnacle of Gothic revival style was designed by Dr. Jacob Bigelow, one of the founders of Mount Auburn. Granite spires grace the exterior, while the interior features soaring ceilings and magnificent stained glass windows. The two largest windows, imported from Scotland in 1845, are significant works of art.

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Capacity: 75 People

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Bigelow Chapel Lawn

Maximum Capacity: 200
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Bigelow Chapel Lawn

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 200

The grassy expanse in front of Bigelow Chapel makes a wonderful setting for gatherings of up 200 guests. Its picturesque surroundings include Victorian-style plantings and the Sphinx, the Cemetery’s famous Civil War memorial.

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Reception
Capacity: 200 People

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Story Chapel

Maximum Capacity: 175
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Story Chapel

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Alternate Venue | Maximum Capacity: 175

This welcoming 19th-century red sandstone structure is adjacent to the Cemetery’s Egyptian Revival Gateway. Story Chapel’s architect, Willard T. Sears, intended for it to resemble an English parish church. Wood dominates the interior, with carved beams overhead, pews, and a historic pulpit. Story Chapel can comfortably seat 175, and has space for additional seating if needed. Fully modernized, it is air conditioned and fully handicapped accessible. The chapel also houses a historic Hook & Hastings organ, ideal for including live music in a service.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 175 People

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Venue Types

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ADA/ACA Accessible
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed

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Max Number of People for an Event: 200
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 3

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