Our standard tour examines over a century of Cedar Rapids history through the lives of the three families who owned the 21-room Queen Anne-style Mansion.

For three generations, the estate was home to social and economic leaders of the community, as well as the servants that made their lifestyles possible. As Cedar Rapids evolved, so too did life in the Mansion, reflected in the art, furnishings, technology, architecture, surrounding landscape, and stories preserved at Brucemore.

The Mansion tour is a glimpse into the past and an irreplaceable tool for understanding modern Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa.

Visit every floor, peek into closed rooms, and satisfy curiosity through this all-access pass to the Mansion.

Marvel at the Skinner pipe organ room, discover the architecture and oddities in the attic, and experience the sight and sound of a "rain storm" in the basement Tahitian Room. Examine the superior craftsmanship and learn about ongoing preservation work.

The tour is not recommended for children under ten or individuals who have difficulty walking or climbing stairs.

Join a costumed guide during a tour exploring the lives of Brucemore's domestic servants in the early twentieth century.

Consider what it was like to live and work on one of Iowa's grandest estates while discovering the servants' living quarters and the Servants' Village, an area only open to the public during this tour.

Documents, photographs, and other materials from Brucemore's collections enrich visitors' understanding of the relationships between the employers and their staff.

Did you know the land surrounding Brucemore was originally developed as the first golf course in Cedar Rapids? Or that the world-famous artist Grant Wood designed windows, murals, and woodwork, leaving his mark on the interiors of several Cedar Rapids homes?

Listen to fascinating stories about the rich history and architecture of the neighborhood just outside Brucemore's gates. Follow along in a complimentary Historic Neighborhood Tour flipbook.

Discover current landscape issues, the role of public use, and the seasonal chores required to preserve the historic grounds amongst the subtle and spectacular seasonal dressings of the 26-acre landscape.

See how planting choices with sensitivity to native species and seasonal display affect the overarching impact of a landscape design. Seek advice from Brucemore gardeners and ask questions on topics ranging from particular plantings to landscape designs.

Cover 26 acres and over 125 years of history during this exploration of Brucemore's landscape.

Each of the historic owners of this estate used the landscape differently. The changes they made to their gardens and grounds reflect their distinct personalities and the times in which they lived.

Brucemore's gardeners will point out evidence of and offer insights into these three eras - from the suburban Mansion and its sweeping front yard to the grand aspirations of a country estate and the modern trappings of a post-war couple.

The foundation of this tour is the design of noted landscape architect O. C. Simonds whose 1910 design still defines the way Brucemore is used and preserved today.

Gain valuable information on tree selection and care as Brucemore's gardeners identify and share information about the tree species found on the Brucemore estate, including one of the oldest Chinese Chestnut trees in the nation.

Learn how historic landscaping choices informed tree placement on the grounds including trees to shade the Mansion and allees to enhance the driveway.

Tour the blossoming gardens and lush terrain with Brucemore's gardeners.

Trace the development of the gardens from the original plan conceived by prominent landscape architect O.C. Simonds to the integration of function, recreation, and entertainment in Irene Douglas's vision for the country estate.

View current plants and landscape techniques that continue to help preserve the historically accurate prairie-style design by Simonds.

Bring the whole family on this interactive tour of both the grounds and Mansion.

Learn about the daily lives of children and families in Victorian America while practicing etiquette of the era and creating a craft project.

Enjoy the seasonal splendor of glowing trees, a dining room set for Christmas dinner, stunning mantel arrangements, the lush garland adornment of the grand staircase, and other holiday cheer throughout the Mansion.

Sunday tours feature live music from the 1927 Skinner pipe organ.

This tour is offered between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve; check our calendar for holiday hours.