Explore the Landscape
2025-11-17 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-18 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-19 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-20 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-21 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-22 09:30 - 15:00, 2025-11-23 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-24 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) and 3 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
2025-11-17 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-18 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-19 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-20 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-21 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-21 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-24 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-25 08:00 - 16:30 and 4 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

*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.

Donor Holiday Preview
2025-11-21 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 17:30 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
As a thank you for your generosity and support, we invite you to a special supporter-only holiday preview the week before we open our doors to the public! This self-guided tour of the mansion is sure to fill you with holiday cheer. Be the first to explore our award winning holiday experience, complete with over a dozen Christmas trees, sparkling décor, and a glimpse into the holidays of the past at Brucemore.
As our gift to you, your supporter status includes two complimentary tickets to visit during one of the dates listed below. To redeem your tickets and schedule your time to visit, please call (319) 362-7375 or email mail@brucemore.org.
Tour Dates:

November 21 – 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM | Entry times are every 30 minutes. | Last entry time at 6:00 PM
November 22 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Entry times are every 30 minutes. | Last entry time at 1:00 PM
November 23 – 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Entry times are every 30 minutes. | Last entry time at 4:30 PM

What to know before you go:

All Brucemore holiday tours are self-guided. Members of our visitor services team will be available to answer guest questions.
Interpretive signage, audio experiences, and holiday-themed collection displays will be available throughout the mansion to help guests discover more about Brucemore’s history.
Access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar will be led by a visitor services staff member approximately every half hour.
Supporters may purchase additional tickets for these dates at the donor rate of $10 for adults and free for children 18 and under, subject to availability.
Capacity is limited and entry times can sell out.

What to do when you arrive:

Enter the site 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.
Please check-in with mansion staff at your scheduled entry time, which can be found in your confirmation email or on your ticket.
If you need to purchase additional tickets, you can do that at the mansion when you arrive, subject to availability.
The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
For site navigation tips, please watch this video. A labeled Google Map of the site is available here.

Tips for your visit:

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 – the mansion does not have an elevator. There is limited seating available in the mansion. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Early admittance may not be available and there is not an indoor lobby to wait for your tour start time.
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.
Visitors are encouraged to put on their hats and gloves and explore Brucemore’s grounds during their visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a night garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.
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/videography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.
Have fun! We encourage you to wear something festive to get into the spirit of the season and take photos in front of the beautiful trees in the mansion. Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to share your visit!

Free Film Screening of From Iowa and Back: The Vietnam Era
2025-11-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Veterans Memorial Building, 50 2nd Ave Bridge, Cedar Rapids, 52401, United States
Produced in collaboration with filmmaker Jeremy Glazier and Brucemore’s Artisan Studio, From Iowa and Back: The Vietnam Era represents years of community engagement, collaboration, and storytelling. The film offers a deeply personal exploration of the lives of ordinary Iowans who grew up in the 1950s and 60s, left the idyllic landscapes of small-town America, and faced the realities of war in foreign lands. Through Glazier’s lens, the film chronicles the veterans’ journeys, from the turbulence of war to the challenges of reintegration upon returning home. It provides a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by a generation whose narratives have often been overshadowed by history.
A screening of this film will take place in the Veterans Memorial Building armory on November 21 at 6:30 PM with exhibits and a variety of organizations available beginning at 6:00 PM. There will be a Q&A with Jeremy Glazier and others following the film.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Navigation instructions:

Please use street parking on the 2nd Avenue Bridge (free after 5:00 PM)
Enter through the building through the 2nd Avenue Bridge doors

Preview the film:

Explore the Landscape
2025-11-23 12:00 - 16:30 | 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 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.

Art at Brucemore: Clay Gingerbread Family Ornament
2025-11-23 12:30 - 14:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Embrace that festive feeling!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring this exclusive workshop to the Art at Brucemore series! During this workshop, participants will create a charming, handmade clay Gingerbread Family ornament. Using wet clay, you will carefully shape and customize each member of your gingerbread family. Whether you’re making a cozy family of two or a bustling bunch, this heartwarming keepsake will be a treasured addition to your holiday décor.
This workshop is hosted in the Brucemore Carriage House. All instructions and materials are provided during the workshop. Following the workshop, the instructor will take the projects to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Your creation will be ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date.
Please register by November 19 at 5:00 PM to reserve your spot!
Admission: $40/per project
What to know before you go:

Workshop capacity is limited, and workshops often sell out. Advanced registration is required.
All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
This workshop lasts approximately 60 minutes.

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 tours are available.

Closed: Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Brucemore is closed in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.
