Guided Mansion Tours
2024-09-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 12 more dates | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Discover over a century of history at Brucemore during this 45-minute guided tour of the mansion. Follow an expert to hear stories about the history and collections of Brucemore and the families who called the mansion home. View the first, second, and third floors of the mansion, as well as the Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. After your mansion tour, we hope you will head outside and explore the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost.
Please go to the mansion to check in for these tours. Tickets are available for advance sale or at the door, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
Admission

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore donors receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

Tour Dates:

May 1 to November 10

Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
Sunday, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM

What to do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, follow signs towards the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket or purchase a ticket when you arrive. Enter the mansion through the front door on the south side of the building.

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.
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. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
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.
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.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
PresentingGreatAmerica Financial Services
SupportingHills Bank

Music in the Courtyard: Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
2024-09-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-09-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-09-07 19:30 - 22:00
Come see what we cook up with some of the best musicians & performers in a big melting pot of styles and forms. This show, created specifically for Brucemore, is one weekend only. In the setting of this Iowa treasure, come enjoy the camaraderie of fellow community and the talent of people you know – and don’t yet know – and be surprised, surprised, surprised by what they do!
Rooted in a 20 year tradition, Brucemore’s Music in the Courtyard series returns in 2024 with two special shows! Relax outdoors amongst good company and enjoy listening to music under the stars. Music in the Courtyard is part of the Artisan Studio live performance series, aiming to support Iowa-based singers, songwriters, and technicians in their personal and professional pursuits.
Performance Dates: September 5 (sold out!), 6, 7 at 7:30 PM
Location: Carriage House Courtyard
Admission:

Individual Seat: $30 ($25 for donors)
Table of 4: $110 ($90 for donors)
Table of 5: $140 ($115 for donor)
To use your donor discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase page or call (319) 362-7375.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

See full event details here.

In-kind technical sponsorship for this event is provided by Blue Sky Productions.

Nooks & Crannies Tour
2024-09-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-09-26 17:30 - 19:00
Satisfy your curiosity about Brucemore! This 90-minute all-access guided tour takes you across the estate and inside rarely-seen rooms of the mansion. Peek inside typically closed buildings built for servant housing or hobby use, discover the curiosities and oddities of the mansion, and get the answer to a frequently-asked question – what is behind that door? As part of this tour, you will see the infamous mansion basement and experience the sights and sounds of a “rainstorm” in the Tahitian Room, which is an exclusive perk of the Nooks and Crannies tour!
This tour begins outside the Carriage House and covers multiple buildings on the estate. Tickets for this special themed tour are available for advanced sale only. Space is limited and this tour frequently sells out.
Fall 2024 Dates:

Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 PM
Thursday, September 26 at 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 3 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 31 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT

Admission:

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

What to do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, follow signs towards the Carriage House.
Please check in with staff outside the Carriage House at the time on your ticket. Check-in may be moved indoors in the event of rain.

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.
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. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before the tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before checking in with your guide at the Carriage House.
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.
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.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank

Music at the Big House: Themes of the Digital Age
2024-09-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-09-14 19:30 - 22:00
What do you get when you combine video game music with a Victorian mansion? A one-of-a-kind experience that you’ll only find at Brucemore! Prepare to be entertained and leveled up by the expansive, captivating, and musical world of video games at an unforgettable setting – the Brucemore big house! Join co-directors/gamers Lincoln Ginsberg and Dillon Rairdin, along with a smattering of other musicians/gamers, as they perform and reimagine video game music ranging from humble and nostalgic 8-bit graphics to immersive and awe-inspiring virtual worlds.
Show Dates: September 13 & 14
Location: Mansion Circle Drive
Admission:

Individual Seat: $30 ($25 for donors)
Table of 4: $110 ($90 for donors)
Table of 5: $140 ($115 for donor)

See full event details here.

In-kind technical sponsorship for this event is provided by Blue Sky Productions.

Hello Fall
2024-09-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-09-21 19:30 - 22:00
Gather ‘round the campfire to say “hello” to fall! We’re welcoming sweater weather with a night of hijinks, harmony, and heart. Join us in the formal garden to experience all the hilarity of a family cookout with a dysfunctional cast of characters in this theatrical experience. This lively performance offers the perfect opportunity to relax and laugh while enjoying the best sights and sounds of fall. Don your flannel and grab your flask for an evening of fun you won’t find anywhere other than Brucemore!
Produced by Meghan Adam and Gerard Estella and featuring Jason Alberty, Jackson Bartelme, Angela Billman, Steve Rezabek, Traci Rezabek, and Layton White, this event is perfect for fans of musical theatre and sketch comedy. The evening will include original comedic scenes and live performances of familiar songs. Audiences are encouraged to bring their favorite warm beverages, fluffy blankets, and autumnal snacks to enjoy a cozy night of comedy under the stars.
Weather Note: The event occurs fully outdoors and may be held in light rain. If the event cannot be held outdoors due to weather, it will be moved indoors to the Carriage House. If the event needs to be moved indoors, a decision will be made by 5:00 PM and posted on Brucemore’s website and social media. Ticket holders will be notified by email.
