Explore the Landscape
2023-02-07 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-08 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-09 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-10 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-13 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-14 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-15 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-16 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 15 more dates | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
The 26-acre landscape highlights a variety of experiences to enjoy throughout the year! Free and open to the public seven days a week for a majority of the year, visiting the grounds offers the perfect way to immerse yourself in a historic country estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Stroll through the gardens, picnic on the lawn, birdwatch on a woodland path near the pond, examine the architecture of the mansion and servants’ village, discover the multi-stage geocache, or take in the history of the site with interpretative panels scattered across the grounds. Check out the new History Ungated QR code tour by scanning the codes on signs throughout the estate! Don’t forget to take a selfie (or two) and tag us on social media!

Hours through September 3, 2023:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday, 12:30 – 4:30 pm

*Hours are subject to change seasonally or for special events, holidays, and other occasions.

Guidelines for your visit

We love when furry friends come to visit Brucemore! Please help us keep the site clean and welcoming to everyone by keeping your animal on lead at all times and taking any waste with you.
We do not have any garbage cans on the grounds as part of our approach to remove distractions. Please carry out anything you bring onto the site.
Parking for vehicles is available on pavement near the Visitor Center or mansion for standard visits.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Visitor Center during hours with vehicle access seasonally.
Watch the work in progress on the estate throughout the year to help preserve the buildings and landscape for future generations. You can help by donating here.

Art at Brucemore: Glass Snowpal Nightlight
2023-02-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
The 10:30 a.m. class time for this workshop is sold out. There is still availability in the 12:30 p.m. class time!

Embrace your creativity!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a new glass class to Brucemore this winter. Let your creativity run free and build a glass snowpal nightlight cover to keep your home well-lit on dark winter nights. All instructions and materials are provided during the class to make one 3″x3″ glass snowpal using warm glass techniques. Projects include a nightlight plug-in.
This workshop is hosted at Brucemore. All projects are taken back to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Brucemore will notify participants when their creations are ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date.

Ticket Information
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Time: Class begins at 10:30 a.m. (sold out!) and 12:30 p.m.
Admission: $45 per person (includes all materials and instruction)
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Arrival: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 There is on-site parking both near our Visitor Center and the mansion.
Safety: Masks are not required at this time. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. View our full COVID policy here.
Check-in: Please check-in with Brucemore staff at the Visitor Center.
Location: This event will be held at the Visitor Center
Capacity: The event is limited to 16 people. Additional class times may be offered as ticket sales progress.
Explore: Visitors are encourage to explore Brucemore during the visit. Take a walk around and participate in our “History Ungated” QR code tour of the grounds.

Art at Brucemore: Glass Snowpal Nightlight
2023-02-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Embrace your creativity!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a new glass class to Brucemore this winter. Let your creativity run free and build a glass snowpal nightlight cover to keep your home well-lit on dark winter nights. All instructions and materials are provided during the class to make one 3″x3″ glass snowpal using warm glass techniques. Projects include a nightlight plug-in.
This workshop is hosted at Brucemore. All projects are taken back to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Brucemore will notify participants when their creations are ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date.

Ticket Information
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Time: Class begins at 10:30 a.m. (sold out!) and 12:30 p.m.
Admission: $45 per person (includes all materials and instruction)
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

Closed: Presidents Day
2023-02-20 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Brucemore is closed in observation of Presidents’ Day.

Closed
2023-03-01 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
The Brucemore grounds will be closed on Wednesday, March 1.

In Her Steps: Women's History Tour
2023-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Brucemore Mansion, 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Many incredible women shaped Brucemore’s storied history. In recognition of Women’s History Month, join us on this 90-minute specialty tour of the mansion. From the woman who built the mansion to the woman who gifted it to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the “In Her Steps” tour offers unique insight into the women of Brucemore. The tour will highlight the history of the estate while also discussing themes of labor, class, and philanthropy. Space is limited. The tour includes multiple flights of stairs.
Tickets for this special-themed tour are available for advance sale on our website. Space is limited and this tour frequently sells out.
Dates:

Thursday, March 9, 16, and 23 at 5:30 PM

Admission:

$18.00 Adult
$10.00 Student (4+)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. Please sign in using the link in the upper right corner to use your member discount on this purchase, or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled tour time on your ticket.
Bags: You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle. A coat rack will be available, but it will not be monitored.
Accessibility: This tour consists 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.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Explore the Landscape
2023-03-11 09:30 - 16:30 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
The 26-acre landscape highlights a variety of experiences to enjoy throughout the year! Free and open to the public seven days a week for a majority of the year, visiting the grounds offers the perfect way to immerse yourself in a historic country estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Stroll through the gardens, picnic on the lawn, birdwatch on a woodland path near the pond, examine the architecture of the mansion and servants’ village, discover the multi-stage geocache, or take in the history of the site with interpretative panels scattered across the grounds. Check out the new History Ungated QR code tour by scanning the codes on signs throughout the estate! Don’t forget to take a selfie (or two) and tag us on social media!

Hours through September 3, 2023:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday, 12:30 – 4:30 pm

*Hours are subject to change seasonally or for special events, holidays, and other occasions.

Guidelines for your visit

We love when furry friends come to visit Brucemore! Please help us keep the site clean and welcoming to everyone by keeping your animal on lead at all times and taking any waste with you.
We do not have any garbage cans on the grounds as part of our approach to remove distractions. Please carry out anything you bring onto the site.
Parking for vehicles is available on pavement near the Visitor Center or mansion for standaard visits.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Visitor Center during hours with vehicle access seasonally.
Watch the work in progress on the estate throughout the year to help preserve the buildings and landscape for future generations. You can help by donating here.

Guided Mansion Tour
2023-03-11 10:00 - 10:45 | 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 infamous Brucemore basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar (which isn’t included on the self-guided tour!). When finished with your tour, Brucemore welcomes you to explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost.
Tickets for guided tours of the mansion are available for advance sale on our website. Guests may also purchase tickets the day of their visit, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out.
Guided Tour Dates and Times (March 11 – April 30, 2023):

Saturdays at 10:00 A.M.
Sundays at 3:30 P.M.
**The schedule of tour dates and times for additional months will be posted by April 1, 2023.
Looking for other times to visit the mansion? See upcoming self-guided tours.

Admission:

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

Note: The Visitor Center with exhibits and souvenir shop will be closed in March and April.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled tour time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible due to preservation work. 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 contact us with questions.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center
