Rental Information: Cylburn Arboretum

General Rental Information

All rentals are handled through the Baltimore City Horticultural Division office. Reservations are taken up to one year and one day in advance of the event. Contact the Event Coordinator for prices and to reserve a date. Email is best or by phone. Dates will be held for 5 business days without a deposit. If the deposit is not paid within 5 days, the reservation will be canceled.

Phone: 410-396-0180

The Vollmer Center:
Suitable for meetings, lectures, special events, flower shows, weddings, celebrations and more.

• The Auditorium (downstairs) will seat about 250 theater-style or about 200 for dinner.
• There is a small catering kitchen available, including a small refrigerator; we recommend your caterer visit before signing any contracts.
• There are 30 round (60”) and 30 rectangular (72”) tables available.
• There are 225 matching chairs.
• Audiovisual equipment is available for additional fees.
• The upstairs lobby area can be included in the rental after 4 pm. The upstairs lobby is open to the public daily until 4 pm.

The Greenhouse Classroom
Suitable for meetings, luncheons, workshops and more

• The classroom will seat about 100 theater-style or about 75 for dinner.
• There are 25 rectangular (72”) tables available.
• There are 75 blue chairs.
• A screen is available but the room does not get very dark during the day.
• There is a refrigerator and sink in the room.

The Cylburn Mansion
Suitable for meetings, luncheons, small celebrations and flower shows

• The first floor will seat 75 to 100 for dinner in 3 rooms. On the right side of the first floor, 65-75 can be seated comfortably for a lecture.
• There are 10 round (60”) and 10 rectangular (72”) tables available.
• There are 75 matching chairs.
• The porch is also available upon request.
• There is a warming/prep kitchen available upon request

Various Garden Areas
Suitable for ceremonies, depending on the season and renovation schedule

• Chairs and tables are not provided for outdoors, they must be rented.
• Tenting is permitted on a limited basis for additional fees.

The Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory
Located in Druid Hill Park, this facility is also available for rent. The Event Coordinator can help you with this inquiry.