The Arboretum Center is Cylburn Mansion, Baltimore City's horticultural Headquarters and home of the Cylburn Arboretum Association, part of whose mission it is to work with the city to preserve Cylburn's historic grounds and buildings by its horticultural and educational activities.
The Cylburn Arboretum Association, a volunteer organization, maintains
an office in the Mansion. The Association members work cooperatively with the City of Baltimore Department of Recreation and Parks - Horticultural Division to sponsor many events year round for children and adults.