Led by experts on all things Brucemore, the Nooks and Crannies Tour includes in-depth discussions of the estate’s architecture and landscape, as well as special access to rarely seen rooms in the mansion. Discover the oddities of the mansion, including the Nooks and Crannies exclusive experience of a “rainstorm” in our infamous Tahitian Room! This is your chance to explore all rooms in the mansion and get the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions: “what is behind that door?”
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.
What to expect from this tour
This tour is best enjoyed by visitors ages 12 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
To accommodate ongoing preservation work on the estate, the route for the Nooks and Crannies Tour may be adjusted.
This tour is approximately 90 minutes long.
The Nooks and Crannies Tour includes an outdoor portion that will continue in weather conditions including, but not limited to, cold temperatures, light rain, light snow, or wind. In case of more inclement weather, we will adjust most of the tour to occur indoors, but there will still be outdoor travel to each location. We ask that participants please dress for the weather.
Nooks and Crannies Tours 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 check-in location.
Please check in with staff at the time on your ticket. Check-in may be moved in the event of rain.
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 the tour.
Early admittance may not be available and there is not a lobby to wait indoors. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before your tour.
Nooks and Crannies Tours start promptly at 5:30 PM. If you miss your tour start time, you may be subject to a shortened tour or asked to reschedule to another tour date, subject to availability.
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.
All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
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.