A Brucemore Christmas: A Self-Guided Holiday Experience
2024-11-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
This self-guided tour of the mansion is sure to fill you with holiday cheer! Explore our award-winning holiday experience, complete with over a dozen dazzling Christmas trees, sparkling seasonal décor, and a glimpse into the holidays of the past at Brucemore. Follow in the footsteps of the families of Brucemore as you explore the history of the mansion.
Tour Dates

November 29 – December 29
Wednesdays – Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sundays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Entry times are every 30 minutes. Last entry time at 3:00 PM.
Brucemore is closed for the Christmas holiday on December 23, 24, and 25.

Admission

$15.00 Adult
$5.00 Student (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore supporters receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

What to know before you go

All Brucemore holiday tours are self-guided experiences. Interpretive signage and audio will be available in select rooms to help you learn about Brucemore’s history. Visitor services team staff will be available to answer questions.
Access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar will be led by a visitor services staff member approximately every 30 minutes.
Capacity is limited and tours can sell out. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets can be purchased at the door, subject to availability.
If you have any questions about tours or purchasing tickets, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once on-site, follow signs towards the mansion.
Follow signs to the on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket.
The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
For site navigation tips, please watch this video.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion. Please see the estate map to view parking locations.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge or call for more information.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times and we do not have a lobby to allow you to wait indoors.
Before or after your tour, put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s ground during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.
If you miss your tour start time, you may be subject to a shortened tour or asked to join another tour time that day, 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-commercial use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.
Have fun! We encourage you to wear something festive to get in the spirit and take photos in front of the beautiful trees. Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to share your visit.

Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!

Art at Brucemore: Glass Cookie Plate
2024-12-01 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-01 14:30 - 15:30
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for a dough-licious addition to the Art at Brucemore series! In this workshop, participants will design a plate perfect for sharing cookies with all your favorite people this holiday season, including Santa. All workshop materials and instructions for the warm glass technique are provided, and no experience is necessary to participate!
Participants will craft their cookie plates at Brucemore. All projects will go back to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kilns. Your creation will be ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date, just in time to indulge in all your favorite holiday desserts!
Ticket sales close on November 27 at 5:00 PM, but this workshop often sells out in advance.
Workshop Date
December 1, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
December 1, 2:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Admission
$40 per participant

What to know before you go

Capacity is limited and workshops often sell out. Advance registration is required.
Recommended for children ages 8 up, and must be comfortable working with glass pieces. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshops last approximately 60 minutes.
If you have any questions about the event or purchasing tickets, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Once on-site, please follow signs towards the Carriage House, where there is on-site parking.
The Carriage House entrance is on the northwest side of the building.
Please check-in with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other larger personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored during the workshop.
All ticket sales are final. Please read our ticket policy here.
Before or after your workshop, put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s ground during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.

Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!

A Brucemore Christmas: A Self-Guided Holiday Experience
2024-12-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00
This self-guided tour of the mansion is sure to fill you with holiday cheer! Explore our award-winning holiday experience, complete with over a dozen dazzling Christmas trees, sparkling seasonal décor, and a a glimpse into the holidays of the past at Brucemore. Follow in the footsteps of the families of Brucemore as you explore the history of the mansion.
Tour Dates

November 29 – December 29
Wednesdays – Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sundays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Entry times are every 30 minutes. Last entry time at 3:00 PM.
Brucemore is closed for the Christmas holiday on December 23, 24, and 25.

Admission

$15.00 Adult
$5.00 Student (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore supporters receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

What to know before you go

All Brucemore holiday tours are self-guided experiences. Interpretive signage and audio will be available in select rooms to help you learn about Brucemore’s history. Visitor services team staff will be available to answer questions.
Access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar will be led by a visitor services staff member approximately every 30 minutes.
Capacity is limited and tours can sell out. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. Tickets can be purchased at the door, subject to availability.
If you have any questions about tours or purchasing tickets, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once on-site, follow signs towards the mansion.
Follow signs to the on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket.
The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
For site navigation tips, please watch this video.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion. Please see the estate map to view parking locations.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times and we do not have a lobby to allow you to wait indoors.
Before or after your tour, put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s ground during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.
If you miss your tour start time, you may be subject to a shortened tour or asked to join another tour time that day, 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-commercial use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.
Have fun! We encourage you to wear something festive to get in the spirit and take photos in front of the beautiful trees. Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to share your visit.

Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!

Holiday Nights: A Brucemore Christmas Experience
2024-12-01 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-08 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-12 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-17 17:00 - 19:30 and 1 more date
Experience the festive cheer of the mansion aglow in holiday lights. With over a dozen Christmas trees and thousands of twinkling lights, this breath-taking view of Brucemore is sure to bring Christmas alive for the whole family. These self-guided tours give you the opportunity to indulge in the cozy splendor of the season on select evenings in December.
Tour Dates

Select evenings December 1 – December 26
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Additional tours on Tuesday, December 17, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Entry times every 30 minutes. Last entry time at 7:30 PM.
Brucemore is closed for the Christmas holiday on December 23, 24, and 25.

Admission

$18.00 Adult
$10.00 Student (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore supporters receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

What to know before you go

All Brucemore holiday tours are self-guided experiences. Interpretive signage and audio will be available in select rooms to help you learn about Brucemore’s history. Visitor services team staff will be available to answer questions.
Access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar will be led by a visitor services staff member approximately every 30 minutes.
Capacity is limited and tours can sell out quickly. Purchasing tickets in advance is required.
If you have any questions about tours or purchasing tickets, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once on-site, follow signs towards the mansion.
Follow signs to the on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket.
The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
For site navigation tips, please watch this video.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion. Please see the estate map to view parking locations.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge or call for more information.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times, and we do not have a lobby to allow you to wait indoors.
If you miss your tour start time, you may be subject to a shortened tour or asked to join another tour time that evening 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-commercial use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.
Have fun! We encourage you to wear something festive to get in the spirit and take photos in front of the beautiful trees. Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to share your visit.

Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!

Art at Brucemore: Double Glass Holiday Trees - SOLD OUT
2024-12-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-08 14:30 - 15:30
Embrace your holiday cheer!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring this popular workshop back to the Art at Brucemore series – but this year it’s double the trees, so double the fun!
You will design a beautiful double glass tree decoration using warm glass techniques. Both trees will share a single stand, so you can create a forest of sparkling trees to brighten your home for the holidays. All materials and instructions are provided, and no experience is necessary to participate. Projects include a wooden display stand.
After creating your tree at Brucemore, all projects are then taken back to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Your creation will be ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date, just in time to decorate for the holidays!
Ticket sales close on December 4 at 5:00 PM, but this workshop often sells out in advance.
Workshop Date
December 8, 12:30 PM – SOLD OUT
December 8, 2:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Admission
$50 per participant

What to know before you go

Capacity is limited and workshops often sell out. Advance registration is required.
Recommended for children ages 8 up, and must be comfortable working with glass pieces. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshops last approximately 60 minutes.
If you have any questions about the event or purchasing tickets, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Once on-site, please follow signs towards the Carriage House, where there is on-site parking.
The Carriage House entrance is on the northwest side of the building.
Please check-in with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other larger personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored during the workshop.
All ticket sales are final. Please read our ticket policy here.
Before or after your workshop, put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s ground during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.

Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!

Santa, Snacks, and Stories
2024-12-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-10 17:00 - 19:00
Santa Claus is coming to Brucemore, and he wants to meet all of the little ones in Cedar Rapids to make sure they made the Nice List this year. So, kids, make sure to bring your wish list to share with Santa, and adults, have that camera ready for the perfect snapshot! Check-out the other holiday activities inside the mansion, including a craft, story time, and take-home snack.
Dates

December 9 and 10
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Entry times every 30 minutes. Last entry time at 7:00 PM.

Admission

$5 Adult – All adults accompanying children to this event must have a ticket for entrance.
$10.00 Youth (12 and under) – Infants through age 12 qualify for child pricing and must have a ticket for entrance.
Brucemore supporters receive a $3 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

What to know before you go

This event has limited capacity to keep the evening intimate and special, tickets are only available for purchase in advance and will not be for sale at the door.
Admission includes activities and exploration on the first, second, and third floors of the mansion. The basement will not be open during this event.
If you have any questions about the event or purchasing tickets, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once on-site, follow signs towards the mansion.
Follow signs to the on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket.
The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
For site navigation tips, please watch this video.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion. Please see the estate map to view parking locations.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge or call for more information.
Early admittance may not be available during peak times, and we do not have a lobby to allow you to wait indoors.
Visitors are encouraged to explore Brucemore’s grounds during their visit. Put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s ground during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.
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.

Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see more upcoming tours and programs!
