The buildings and garden areas of the Arboretum are available to rent for your wedding, flower show, luncheon, photo shoot, or other event.
All rentals and photography permits are handled through Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. Contact event coordinator Christina Nutile for rates and availability: garden.events@baltimorecity.gov (email preferred) or 410-396-4860.
For event rentals: The event coordinator will book event reservations up to one year and one day in advance of the event. Dates will be held for five business days without a deposit. If the deposit is not paid within five days, the reservation will be canceled.
For photography: All photography sessions require a permit and must be scheduled with the event coordinator. Permit requests must be received at least 21 days prior to requested date.
Rental Rates & Policies
Available venues
Vollmer Center
- Suitable for meetings, lectures, special events, flower shows, weddings, celebrations and more
- The Auditorium (downstairs) will accommodate up to 100 people 8-4pm and 150 people after 4pm
- There is a small catering kitchen available, including a small refrigerator
- Audiovisual equipment is available for additional fees
Cylburn Mansion
- Suitable for meetings, luncheons, small celebrations and flower shows
- The first floor will accommodate up to 62 people
- The porch is also available upon request
- There is a warming/prep kitchen available upon request
Greenhouse Classroom
- Suitable for meetings, luncheons, workshops and more
- The classroom will accommodate up to 50 people
Garden Areas
- Suitable for outdoor 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
- Accommodates up to 100 people
Contact the Baltimore City Recreation and Parks event coordinator for rates and availability at Cylburn Arboretum: garden.events@baltimorecity.gov (email preferred) or 410-396-4860. For all other Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Rentals please visit: Rentals | Department of Recreation & Parks (baltimorecity.gov)