Brucemore

Guided Mansion Tours
2025-03-21 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-20 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-16 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 15:45 (America/Chicago) | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
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

Explore the Landscape
2025-03-21 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-21 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-20 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-19 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-18 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-17 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-14 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-14 08:00 - 16:30
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 – 4:30 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 Carriage House or Mansion.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Carriage House during hours with vehicle access seasonally.

Explore the Landscape
2025-03-21 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-20 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-19 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-18 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-17 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-16 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-15 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-14 08:00 - 15:30
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 – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday, 12:30 pm – 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 Carriage House or Mansion.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Carriage House during hours with vehicle access seasonally.

In Her Steps: Women's History Tour
2025-03-20 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.

In Her Steps: Women's History Tour
2025-03-20 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:

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.

$5 Spring Break Tours
2025-03-20 10:30 - 16:00, 2025-03-19 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

Explore the Landscape
2025-03-16 12:00 - 16:30
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 – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, 12:00 PM to 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 Carriage House or Mansion.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Carriage House during hours with vehicle access seasonally.
