Brucemore

Explore the Landscape
2024-03-06 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-05 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-04 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-01 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-29 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-28 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-27 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-26 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 19 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

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.

Explore the Landscape
2024-03-03 12:30 - 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 – 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 for standard visits.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Carriage House 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.

Closed: Presidents Day
2024-02-19
Brucemore is closed in observation of Presidents’ Day.

SOLD OUT - A Modern Salon
2024-01-27 19:00 - 22:00
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 members and special guests David Morton and Patrick DuLaney. Emulating the Parisian salons at the turn of the 20th century, guests can experience an evening of wine tasting and light food as if they were friends of the Douglas family who called the estate home.
A collaboration between two non-profit corporations, Brucemore and SPT Theatre Company.

Ticket Information

$50 per adult (21+)
$45 for Brucemore donors – sign-in on the purchase page to receive your discount

Dates and Times: Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for wine tasting.

January 12 – This performance has been canceled due to inclement weather.
January 13 – This performance has been canceled due to inclement weather.
January 19 – Sold Out
January 20 – Sold Out
January 26 – Sold Out
January 27 – Sold Out

Things to know before you arrive:

Cocktail or creative evening attire is encouraged.
We encourage you to enter the property via our gate at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Please feel free to drop guests off in the circle of the 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.
All ticket sales are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the event, please contact us to convert your ticket purchase into a tax-deductible donation. You can read our full ticket policy here.

What to do when you arrive:

Enter through the front door of the mansion on the south side of the building.
Check in at the door by providing the name on your ticket order. You will 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. Please consider leaving large bags in your car as space will be tight between chairs.
The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time. There are several stairs to access the first floor of the mansion, which is where the performance is held. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment.
