Cylburn Arboretum, Public arboretum in Baltimore, US.
Description
Cylburn Arboretum is a public garden spanning 207 acres with landscaped gardens, woodlands, and a Victorian mansion built from local gneiss stone with period architectural details. The grounds include diverse garden areas with different plant collections alongside natural wooded sections.
History
Construction of the Cylburn Mansion began in 1863 under businessman Jesse Tyson and was completed in 1888 by architect George Frederick. The estate later became a public botanical garden serving the Baltimore community.
Culture
The mansion displays watercolor paintings of Maryland's native wildflowers and hosts nature education programs year-round. These programs help visitors understand and appreciate the plant life that grows throughout the surrounding gardens.
Practical
The grounds are open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM with no admission fee. Wear appropriate footwear since terrain varies throughout the property and walking conditions change with the seasons.
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