Brucemore

Explore the Landscape
2024-06-09 12:30 - 16:30, 2024-06-08 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-06-02 12:30 - 16:30, 2024-06-01 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-26 12:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 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.

Guided Mansion Tours
2024-06-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-30 10:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates
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 Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. After your mansion tour, we hope you will head outside and explore the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost.
Please go to the mansion to check in for these tours. Tickets are available for advance sale or at the door, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
Admission

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore donors receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

Tour Dates:

May 1 to November 10

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 do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, follow signs towards the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket or purchase a ticket when you arrive. Enter the mansion through the front door on the south side of the building.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
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.
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.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
PresentingGreatAmerica Financial Services
SupportingHills Bank

Ballet Des Moines' Summer STEM Tour
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:30
FREE + FAMILY FRIENDLY
Ballet Des Moines‘ annual statewide tour shares inspiring artistry alongside interactive science activities. This year the ballet company will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Tom Mattingly’s new work Love Letters, following an afternoon of interactive STEM and arts activities. Come experience the whimsy of storytelling, the wonder of night, and the magic of our community. Community STEM programming explores the sounds and habits of nocturnal animals, constellation maps, moon cycles, and the science of sleep and dreaming.
Date: June 7
Schedule:
5:00 – 6:30pm
STEM + Arts Community Activities
6:30 – 7:45pm
Ballet Des Moines Performance

FAQs
Where will the event take place? – The performance and activities will be on the First Avenue lawn.
How will seating work for this event? – All guests will need to bring their own blankets and chairs to enjoy the performance.
Can I bring my pet? – Pets are not allowed at this event, excluding service animals.
Will food be available during the event? – Food vendors (Pita’z, Aroma Pizza, Da Flava Unit, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck) will be available during the event. We encourage all guests to support these local businesses, but you are also welcome to bring your own food and drink. BYO wine and beer is allowed.
Where should I park? – Parking will not be available on the Brucemore property during this event. Guests will be responsible for finding off-site parking. Handicap parking with a shuttle will be available beginning at 5:00 PM in the Bradley and Riley parking lot, located next to Brucemore’s First Avenue gate. Please keep in mind that Brucemore is located in a residential neighborhood and street parking may be limited. Guests should plan to walk a few blocks to the event if not using handicap parking.
Where do I enter the event? The gates to the Brucemore property off First Avenue, Linden Dr. SE, and Dows Lane will be open for you to enter or exit the property for the event.
Do I need to reserve tickets? – This free event does not require any tickets or reservations.
Do I need to attend the full event? – We encourage all guests to enjoy the full schedule of activities and performances, but you are welcome to come for any part of the event that interests you. Guests will be able to enter and exit the property at any time during the program. To respect the performers, we ask that you do not leave in the middle of the performance unless it is an emergency.
Will the mansion be open during this event? – The mansion will be open for limited, free self-guided tours from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Will this event be held during rain or inclement weather? – Safety of everyone involved will be a priority. The event may be adapted or canceled due to weather. This could include holding a portion of the event. Any changes will be communicated here and via social media.
Will there be an ATM? – There will not be an ATM available at the event. The closest ATM is located at the 1st Avenue Hawkeye Convenience Store.
Photography and Video Notice:
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.

Funding Support

Rapid Response Grant Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Explore the Landscape
2024-06-07 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-06-06 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-06-05 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-06-04 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-06-03 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-31 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-30 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-29 08:00 - 16:30 and 1 more date
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.

Hello Summer
2024-06-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-31 19:30 - 22:00
Move from the cold of winter to the freedom of summer with this multi-disciplinary performance in Brucemore’s formal garden. Enjoy poetry, dance, and music set against a background of blossoming flowers. With new works and familiar songs, audiences will join in the artists’ exploration of mental well-being while welcoming the warmth of a new season. Featuring poets Ruth Thomas and co-producer Kelsey Bigelow, dancers Maddy Benidt and Madi Brauer and, music by Kelsey Madsen, and Gerard Estella.

Admission:

Adult: $25 ($20 for donors)

Student: $20 ($15 for donors)

To use your donor discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase page or call (319) 362-7375.

A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

See full event details here.

Nooks & Crannies Tour - SOLD OUT
2024-05-30 17:30 - 19:00
Nooks and Crannies Tours are sold out for the Spring 2024 season. We will add more dates in the fall. Sign up for our email updates to make sure you don’t miss the fall dates announcement!
Satisfy your curiosity about Brucemore! This 90-minute all-access guided tour takes you across the estate and inside rarely-seen rooms of the mansion. Peek inside typically closed buildings built for servant housing or hobby use, discover the curiosities and oddities of the mansion, and get the answer to a frequently-asked question – what is behind that door? As part of this tour, you will see the infamous mansion basement and experience the sights and sounds of a “rainstorm” in the Tahitian Room, which is an exclusive perk of the Nooks and Crannies tour!
This tour begins at the Carriage House and covers multiple buildings on the estate. Tickets for this special themed tour are available for advanced sale only. Space is limited and this tour frequently sells out.
Spring 2024 Dates:

Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)

Admission:

$18.00 Adult
$10.00 Student (4+)
Brucemore donors receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, follow signs towards the Carriage House.
Please check in with staff at the Carriage House at the time on your ticket.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
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.
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.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank

Closed: Memorial Day
2024-05-27
Brucemore will be closed in observation of the Memorial Day holiday.
