Explore the Landscape
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, 2026-07-02 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-06 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 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, 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.

Guided Mansion Tours
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, 2026-07-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 16:00 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
2026-06-27 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-28 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-05 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-11 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-12 12:30 - 16:00 | 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, 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, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
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, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Brucemore will be closed in observation of the Fourth of July holiday.

TCR Outdoors at Brucemore: Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo
2026-07-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater at Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Dive into the big blue world with this family-friendly musical adventure!
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his son Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Book by Lindsay Anderson. Music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Event Dates:

July 10 – 26, 2026
Weekend 1: Friday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
Weekends 2 and 3: Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

Admission:

All tickets are sold through the Theatre Cedar Rapids Box Office and will not be available for sale in person.
Tickets may be purchased online or over the phone at 319-366-8591.
Box office hours: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please direct questions about tickets to Theatre Cedar Rapids at 319-366-8591 or tickets@theatrecr.org.
Brucemore supporters may contact Brucemore at 319-362-7375 or mail@brucemore.org to receive a discount code.

Event Location: Brucemore’s Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater
Site Opening: The site will open at 5:45 p.m. for parking and seating. The performance begins at 6:30 p.m.
Parking: The only gate open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Signage will direct you to open spaces near the visitor center. (Parking is not available on Dows Lane, the dead-end road adjacent to Brucemore.)
Seating: Lawn space is on a first-come basis. Patrons responsible for bringing their own chairs or blankets.
Show Run Time: Approximately 60 minutes. There will be a 15-minute intermission.
Food and Beverage/What to Bring: You are welcome to bring your own light snacks and beverages to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will not be for sale.
Pets: Pets are not allowed, excluding service animals.
Weather: The event occurs fully outdoors and may be held in light rain. If the event needs to be delayed or rescheduled due to weather, a decision will be made by 4:15 p.m. and ticket holders will be notified by phone. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another date if possible.
