Brucemore

A Modern Salon
2025-01-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-25 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Brucemore and SPT Theatre are excited to bring A Modern Salon back to the Great Hall of the mansion! Join us for an evening of music and stories with SPT founders and a special guest. Emulating the Parisian salons at the turn of the 20th century, guests can experience an evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts as if they were friends of the Douglas family who called the estate home.
This year’s event will feature SPT members Jane Pini, Janelle Lauer, and Gerard Estella with guests Adam Witte and Lincoln Ginsberg.
Dates
January 10*, 11*, 16, 17*, 18*, 24*, & 25*
Doors open at 7:00 PM, performance begins at 7:30 PM
*sold out
Admission

$50 per adult
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

This is a 21+ event.
Cocktail or creative evening attire is encouraged.
Admission includes appetizers, desserts, wine-tasting, sparking wine, and non-alcoholic beverage options. If you have any questions about the menu, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.
We encourage you to enter the property via our gate at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Please feel free to drop guests off by the door under the porte cochere in the circle driveway before proceeding to the paved parking spaces only a short walk from the mansion.
Doors will open at 7:00 PM. Please do not arrive early as there will not be room to wait inside.
If the event cannot be held due to weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 PM and posted on Brucemore’s website and social media. Ticket holders will be notified by phone. Tickets are non-refundable, however, the ticket value may be credited as a tax-deductible contribution to Brucemore within seven days. You can read our full ticket policy here.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once -, follow signs towards the mansion.
Follow signs to the on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
Check in at the door by providing the name on your ticket order. You do not need to print tickets to enter the event.
Enjoy a selection of wine and light appetizers before the show begins at 7:30 PM.

Tips for your visit

There will be one 20-minute intermission during the performance. Please enjoy sparkling wine, coffee, and desserts during this time.
We will have a coat rack available, but it will not be monitored during the performance. Due to space being limited around the seating area, please consider leaving large bags and valuables at home or in your car.
The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible. There are several stairs to access the first floor, where the event is held. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge or call for more information.
Photography is allowed for personal, non-commercial use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment.

Guided Mansion Tours
2025-02-21 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-02-22 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-02-23 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-02-28 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-03-02 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-03-05 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-03-06 10:00 - 15:45 and 10 more dates
Discover over a century of history at Brucemore!
Brucemore’s historic Queen Anne mansion holds a rich history. Follow a guide to hear the stories of the families who called it home. Discover how they shaped Cedar Rapids history through industry and philanthropy. Along the way, you’ll see beautiful and bizarre interiors that showcase the popular styles of the first half of the 20th century. After your mansion tour, enjoy exploring the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost.
Admission

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (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.

Tour Dates

February 21 to March 2

Friday – 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

March 5 to November 9

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 expect from this tour

Guided mansion tours do not include access to buildings other than the mansion.
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.
This tour covers the three main floors of the mansion and the Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar in the basement.
This tour is approximately 45 minutes long.

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.
There is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
If you purchased tickets in advance, please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket. If you need to purchase a ticket, you can do that at the mansion when you arrive.
The mansion entrance is 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.
Early admittance may not be available and there is not an indoor lobby to wait for the tour to begin. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
Guided mansion tours start promptly on the hour. 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-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.

2025 Closures

Mansion tours are not offered on Mondays or Tuesdays.
The estate and business offices will be closed for the following holidays: January 1; January 20; February 17; April 20; May 26; June 19; July 4; September 1; October 13; November 10-11; November 27; December 24-25

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

In Her Steps: Women's History Tour
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:00
Meet the women who shaped Brucemore!
From Caroline Sinclair building the mansion to Margaret Hall gifting the estate to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, women are at the heart of Brucemore’s story. This tour is your opportunity to meet the women who shaped Brucemore and learn how they impacted Cedar Rapids’ history. Along the way, you’ll discover how their stories intersect with topics of labor, class, and philanthropy.
This 90-minute staff-led tour is offered exclusively during Women’s History Month. Returning visitors will enjoy diving deeper into Brucemore’s stories while first-time guests can experience an introduction to the site with a focus on the women who influenced it.
Tour Dates:

Saturday, March 7, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday, March 12, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 19, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 26, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 28, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Admission:

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

Tour Details
We can’t wait to welcome you to Brucemore! To help make the most of your visit, we’ve prepared a few tips. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here, our team is happy to help. Please email us or call 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member.
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.
In Her Steps does not include access to buildings other than the mansion during the tour.
This tour covers the first, second, and third floors of the mansion and includes content that is not part of standard guided tours.
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. You may use the circle drive for drop off, but parking is not allowed in this area.
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 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 the tour.
Early admittance may not be available and there is not an indoor lobby to wait for the tour to begin. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before your scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
In Her Steps starts 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.
Tours may be canceled if weather or other conditions could jeopardize the safety of anyone involved. Brucemore will contact ticket holders by phone and email in the event of a tour cancellation. Tickets are non-refundable, however, the ticket value may be credited as a tax-deductible contribution to Brucemore within seven days.
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.

In Her Steps: Women's History Tour
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-13 17:30 - 19:00
Meet the women who shaped Brucemore!
From Caroline Sinclair building the mansion to Margaret Hall gifting the estate to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, women are at the heart of Brucemore’s story. This tour is your opportunity to meet the women who shaped Brucemore and learn how they impacted Cedar Rapids’ history. Along the way, you’ll discover how their stories intersect with topics of labor, class, and philanthropy.
This 90-minute staff-led tour is offered exclusively during Women’s History Month. Returning visitors will enjoy diving deeper into Brucemore’s stories while first-time guests can experience an introduction to the site with a focus on the women who influenced it.
Tour Dates:

Thursday, March 6, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 13, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 20, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 27, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Admission:

$18.00 Adult
$10.00 Student
Brucemore supporters receive a $5 discount per ticket.
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.
In Her Steps does not include access to buildings other than the mansion during the tour.
This tour covers the first, second, and third floors of the mansion and includes content that is not part of standard guided tours.
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. You may use the circle drive for drop off, but parking is not allowed in this area.
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 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 the tour.
Early admittance may not be available and there is not an indoor lobby to wait for the tour to begin. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before your scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
In Her Steps starts 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.
Tours may be canceled if weather or other conditions could jeopardize the safety of anyone involved. Brucemore will contact ticket holders by phone and email in the event of a tour cancellation. Tickets are non-refundable, however, the ticket value may be credited as a tax-deductible contribution to Brucemore within seven days.
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.

$5 Spring Break Tours
2025-03-19 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-03-20 10:30 - 16:00
Discover over a century of history at Brucemore!
From Wednesday, March 19 through Sunday, March 23, we are offering self-guided tours of the mansion, and all visitors can enjoy the student admission rate. Whether you are young or simply young at heart, everyone is a kid when they visit Brucemore during Spring Break!
Explore the beautiful rooms of the mansion at your own pace. Knowledgeable staff will be available to answer your questions as you learn about the history of the site. When you are finished visiting the mansion, Brucemore welcomes you to explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens at no additional cost.
Admission

$5 for everyone!

Free (3 and under)
Brucemore supporters receive self-guided mansion tour admission at no cost.
A $4.00 processing fee is applied to all online and phone orders.

Tour Dates

March 19 to March 23
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 1:30 – 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.
There is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
If you purchased tickets in advance, please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket. If you need to purchase a ticket, you can do that at the mansion when you arrive.
The mansion entrance is 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.
All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Tours may be canceled if weather or other conditions could jeopardize the safety of anyone involved. Brucemore will contact ticket holders by phone and email in the event of a tour cancellation. Tickets are non-refundable, however, the ticket value may be credited as a tax-deductible contribution to Brucemore within seven days.
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.

Spring Break tours are presented by Rohde Family Charitable Foundation and its affiliation, Dakota Red Corporation.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
