Explore the Landscape
2025-09-24 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-25 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-26 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-27 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-28 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-29 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-30 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 15:30 (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

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
2025-09-24 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-25 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-26 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-26 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-29 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-30 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-02 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

*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
2025-09-24 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-09-28 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 15:45
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

Nooks and Crannies Tours
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:00
Satisfy your curiosity about Brucemore! Led by experts on all things Brucemore, the Nooks and Crannies Tour includes in-depth discussions of the estate’s architecture and landscape, as well as special access to rarely seen rooms in the mansion. Discover the oddities of the mansion, including the Nooks and Crannies exclusive experience of a “rainstorm” in our infamous Tahitian Room! This is your chance to explore all rooms in the mansion and get the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions: “what is behind that door?”
Tickets are only available for advance purchase on Brucemore’s website or over the phone. Space is limited, and this popular tour frequently sells out.
Tour Dates

Thursday, September 4, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 11, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 18, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 25, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 2, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 9, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 16, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 23, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 30, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT

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.
To accommodate ongoing preservation work on the estate, the route for the Nooks and Crannies Tour may be adjusted.
This tour is approximately 90 minutes long.
The Nooks and Crannies Tour includes an outdoor portion that will continue in weather conditions including, but not limited to, cold temperatures, light rain, light snow, or wind. In case of more inclement weather, we will adjust most of the tour to occur indoors, but there will still be outdoor travel to each location. We ask that participants please dress for the weather.
Nooks and Crannies Tours 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 check-in location outside of the Carriage House.
Please check in with staff outside of the Carriage House at the time listed on your ticket. Check-in may be moved in the event of rain.

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 a lobby to wait indoors. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before your tour.
Nooks and Crannies Tours start 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.
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.

Bachtoberfest - Presented by Orchestra Iowa
2025-09-26 19:30 - 22:00
Bachtoberfest brings Orchestra Iowa back to Brucemore! Bring a picnic and enjoy a cold beer while the Orchestra Iowa chamber orchestra plays all the Bach hits under the open sky.
Event date: September 26
Event time: 7:30 PM; gates open at 6:30 PM
Location: Mansion West Lawn

Admission:

General Admission: $29
Tickets are sold through the Orchestra Iowa ticket office. Please contact the ticket office at 319-366-8203 with any questions about purchases.

Orchestra Iowa Ticket Office Information

Address: 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-366-8203
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM

Things to know before you arrive:

This event takes place outdoors on grass and may continue in a light rain.
Please bring your own chair or blanket for seating.
The site will open at 6:30 PM for parking and seating. The performance will begin at 7:30 PM.
The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Please arrive by 7:25 PM to park near the mansion. Late parking will be available, but will require a slightly longer walk to the performance space.
You are welcome to bring your own picnics and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
If you need accessibility accommodations, please call us ahead of the event at 319-362-7375 or send an email.

What to do when you arrive:

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Drive SE.
Follow signage and staff directions to open parking spaces. Accessible parking will be available.
Check in with staff near the Mansion by providing the name on your order.

Explore the Landscape
2025-09-28 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.
