Enjoy free, self-guided tours of Brucemore’s iconic Queen Anne mansion, sponsored by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Explore the first, second, and third floors of the mansion at your own pace while taking in the architecture, artifacts, and stories of the Douglas family, who called Brucemore home from 1906-1937. Interact with the history of the site with educational signs, audio and video elements, and interaction with knowledgeable staff.

Tour Dates

• August 9 and 10
• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The last entry for self-guided tours is 3:00 PM. The mansion will close at 4:00 PM.

What to expect from this tour

• Self-guided mansion tours do not include access to buildings other than the mansion.
• Access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar will be led by a visitor services staff member approximately every half hour.
• You may take as much or as little time in the mansion as you’d like, but we recommend planning for 45 minutes to allow enough time to explore.
• Tours of the mansion consist of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to see the other floors. The mansion does not have an elevator. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.

What to do when you arrive

• Enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Please do not use the exit gate on First Avenue to enter the site.
• Once onsite, follow signs towards the mansion.
• Use the on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
• Enter the mansion through the entrance on the south side of the building, through the front door next to the circle drive.

Tips for your visit

• For site navigation tips, please watch this video. A labeled Google Map of the site is available here.
• Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored during tours.
• We recommend that guests plan to spend at least 45 minutes exploring the mansion on a self-guided tour. The final entry time for a self-guided tour of the mansion is 3:00 PM. The mansion will close at 4:00 PM.
• Food and drink are not allowed inside the mansion during tours. We encourage you to enjoy a meal at one of Cedar Rapids’ local restaurants before or after your visit.
• Photography is allowed inside the mansion for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.