Brucemore

Guided Mansion Tours
2026-06-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
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 send an email to mail@brucemore.org or call 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member.
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 60 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.
Mansion doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. 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 15 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
Guided mansion tours begin promptly at the advertised start time. If you arrive after the 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.

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.
Tour 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 & Start Times

Wednesday, Thursday

1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM

Friday, Saturday

11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM

Sunday

1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM

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 send an email to mail@brucemore.org or call 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member.
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 60 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.
Mansion doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. 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 15 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
Guided mansion tours begin promptly at the advertised start time. If you arrive after the 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.

Explore the Landscape
2026-06-22 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-23 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-24 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-26 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-29 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-30 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-01 08:00 - 16:00 and 5 more dates
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, or take in the history of the site with interpretative panels scattered across the grounds. Don’t forget to take a selfie (or two) and tag us on social media!

*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 Carriage House or Mansion.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Carriage House during hours with vehicle access seasonally.

Mansion Mixer: Tiki Talk (SOLD OUT)
2026-06-25 18:00 - 21:00
Calling all curious minds looking for a unique night out!
Mansion Mixers are your chance to explore Brucemore after hours while diving into fascinating stories from history. Each program includes time for self-guided exploration of the mansion and the opportunity to enjoy an entertaining history presentation in the Tahitian Room! Your ticket includes a complimentary canned drink served from the mansion’s other quirky basement party space, the Grizzly Bar. If you’re looking for a fun, casual way to learn something new while connecting with other history fans, then this event is for you!
June 25 – Tiki Talk
In the basement of Brucemore’s classic Queen Anne mansion is a surprising spot – a tiki bar! It isn’t just any tiki bar, though, this is the oldest known example of an in-home tiki bar in the country. So… why is there a tiki bar in this Iowa mansion’s basement and who put it there? What exactly is “tiki culture” and where did it come from? What does tiki culture mean today? Join us in our Tahitian Room tiki bar to catch an island vibe and discover the answers to these questions (and more!) at Mansion Mixer: Tiki Talk.
During the social open house, you are welcome to explore the mansion (which may come in handy for the evening’s group activity). Also, make sure to find time to play some mid-century inspired lawn games, like limbo and hula-hooping. Once presentations wrap up, we’ll finish the evening with our team-based activity – a bingo-style scavenger hunt that will have you moving through the whole house!
Event Schedule:

6:00 PM: Doors Open
6:00 – 8:00 PM: Social Open House

Self-guided mansion exploration
Mid-century lawn games
“Tiki Talk” presentations at 7:15 PM and 7:45 PM in the Tahitian Room
Light snacks and a cash bar serving hard and soft canned beverages.

8:15 PM: Mansion Scavenger Hunt
9:00 PM: Event ends

Event cost:

$25 General Admission
Brucemore Supporters receive $5 off per ticket
A $4 processing fee is added to all online and phone orders.

What’s included:

Light snacks and a ticket for one complimentary drink. Additional drinks may be purchased throughout the evening.
Self-guided access to the first, second, and third floors of the mansion.
An entertaining presentation in the Tahitian Room. This is not your mama’s history lecture!
Activities connected to the evening’s theme

Important Event Information
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 Know Before You Go:

This event is designed for adults who want to enjoy a fun and social evening in a historic setting. If you are interested in making this a family night out, we recommend keeping your party ages 15 and up.
Attendees will be assigned a presentation time based on order of arrival.
Light snacks and a ticket for one complimentary canned drink will be provided. Additional hard and soft canned drinks will be available to purchase. Please do not bring outside food or drinks to this event.
We do not have a lobby to wait inside before doors open. If you arrive before 6:00 PM, we encourage you to enjoy the grounds until the event begins.
The historic mansion is not 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 with specific questions. If you need a seat during your visit, a member of our team can show you chairs that are available to use.

Navigating the site:

The entrance to the estate is on Linden Drive. Some GPS systems may try to take you to another gate. This video and this labeled Google Map can help you plan your route to the entrance before you arrive.
When you arrive on the site, follow signs to the mansion. Parking is available a short walk from the entrance. If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion.
Event check-in is inside the mansion. Please enter through the front door, located next to the circle drive.

Ticket and Photo Policies:

All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
At this event, photography and videos may be recorded. By attending this event, you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. If you have concerns about your likeness appearing in these photos and videos, please talk to a staff member when you check in for the event.
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.

Explore the Landscape
2026-06-27 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-28 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-05 12:30 - 16:00
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, or take in the history of the site with interpretative panels scattered across the grounds. Don’t forget to take a selfie (or two) and tag us on social media!

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 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 Carriage House or Mansion.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Carriage House during hours with vehicle access seasonally.

Art at Brucemore: Linocut Stamp-Making
2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00
Brucemore is partnering with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy to bring you a brand-new Art at Brucemore project! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of linocut stamp-making. This beginner friendly class will introduce simple carving and printing techniques while encouraging creativity and personal expression.
During the workshop, participants will create and carve two stamps. The first stamp will be your practice stamp; the instructor will provide participants with a small, simple design and show you how to use tools to carve the design into a rubber stamp. Once you’ve mastered the process, participants can design a monogram or choose a different pattern to carve their own personalized stamp. When the workshop is finished, you’ll head home with two unique stamps to decorate your cards, letters, journals, scrapbooks, and other paper art!
Admission: $50.00/per project
A $4 processing fee will be added to all online and phone orders.
What to know before you go:

Workshop capacity is limited, and workshops often sell out. Advanced registration is required.
This workshop is recommended for participants above the age of 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
All participants must purchase with own admission. This project is intended for one person to complete; sharing projects is not allowed.
This workshop lasts approximately two hours.
All instructions, materials, and tools are provided.

What to do when you arrive:

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, please follow signs towards the Carriage House, where there is onsite parking available.
Check-in for the workshop with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House.

Tips for your visit:

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 admission sales are final. Please read our ticket policy here.
Visitors are encouraged to explore Brucemore during their visit. Take a walk around the grounds or check out our events calendar to see what else is happening on the estate!

Closed: 4th of July
2026-07-04
Brucemore will be closed in observation of the Fourth of July holiday.
