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Cylburn Mansion

Hours: CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Mansion tours are available the second Saturday and Sunday of every month

To schedule a guided mansion tour for at least 5 people, please reach out to molly.hoopes@baltimorecity.gov


The mansion was built by Jesse Tyson, a chromium magnate. It was designed by George A. Frederick (who also designed Baltimore City Hall) in 1863. The Cylburn mansion is constructed of Gneiss stone from the Tyson mines at Bare Hills. The mansion alludes to various European architectures styles. The mansard roof (a roof which has four sloping sides each of which becomes steeper halfway down) are French. The wood trim is Victorian. The lines and tower are like an Italianate villa. But the front porch, unlike much of the rest of the house, is distinctly American. The mansion currently houses the offices of the BCRP Horticultural Division. The first floor and porch are used for meetings and rented for special events.

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This Weekend at Cylburn: Part Two — Another Shor This Weekend at Cylburn: Part Two — Another Short Story in “Wait, You Did What?”

You were all amazed by the massage tent, so we thought we’d share another oversized surprise that arrived at the Arboretum this past weekend. A photographer showed up (without a photo permit, of course) and… brought a horse trailer onto the property. Yes—complete with a real, live horse. 🐴

When our staff gently explained, “Hey, horses aren’t allowed in city parks,” they decided the best course of action was to… unload the horse anyway. The horse promptly made itself at home (use your imagination 💩) before they agreed to leave.

Just a friendly reminder:
📸 Photo shoots require permits
🐎 Horses are not allowed in city parks

And that’s not just us being picky—it's Rule #33 in the official Baltimore City Recreation and Parks rule book: “No person shall ride or lead a horse into or upon lawns or other areas of any park, unless permitted by the Director.”

We love nature. We love animals. But we also love keeping the gardens safe, beautiful, and—let’s be honest—clean. Thank you for all of your support! 

#YouCantMakeThisUp #HorseplayNotAllowed #ParkRulesAreReal #CylburnChronicles #PermitPlease
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