Explore the Landscape
2025-06-12 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-13 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-14 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-15 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-16 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-17 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-18 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-20 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | 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
2025-06-12 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-13 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-13 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-16 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-17 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-18 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-19 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-20 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
2025-06-12 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-06-15 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-06-18 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-06-20 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-06-21 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

Live from the Artisan Studio: Bury Me (Sold Out)
2025-06-13 19:30 - 22:00
This event is sold out.
Originally written and produced for Starlighters II Theatre, Bury Me is a is a modern re-telling of Antigone performed in American Sign Language. The story explores the relationship of estranged sisters Andi and Izzy as they grapple with loss and each other after their brother’s suicide. This production stars four ASL-fluent actors (Jeff Dahle, Gretchen Brown-Waech, Brenda Falgier, and Jasmin Headley) with four English speaking translators. The performance will be followed by a talk-back with the actors, director and professional ASL interpreter Jennifer Smith, and playwright Grant Freeman.
What is Live from the Artisan Studio?
This series, curated by the arts professionals behind Brucemore’s Artisan Studio, gives you a chance to discover something new from talented local artists. You’ll be delighted and surprised by these unique events, showcasing the best of music, spoken word, theatre, and more created right here in Eastern Iowa.
Location: Brucemore’s Carriage House
Event Time: 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM
Admission

$15 Adult
$10 Student
Brucemore supporters receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee is applied to all online and phone orders. To use your discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase page or call (319) 362-7375.

What to expect from these events:

You are welcome to bring your own light snacks and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. The gate will be open by 7:00 PM.
Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.

What to do when you arrive:

Follow signage to open parking spaces near the Carriage House or on the grounds of Brucemore. Accessible parking will be available.
Follow signs to enter the Carriage House on the north side.
Check in with staff at the event entrance by providing the name on your order.

Preservation in Progress:
This year Brucemore is doing exciting preservation work to maintain several historic buildings. Due to this work, a portion of the Carriage House parking lot will be unavailable. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during this time!
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order.
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.
Carriage House Event Map

Ballet Des Moines Summer STEM Tour
2025-06-14 17:00 - 19:45
Ballet Des Moines returns to Cedar Rapids with this year’s Summer STEM tour: See the Music. From coding and choreography to sound waves and virtual reality, this year’s tour explores how we can “see the music” and visualize the invisible.
Experience mini-science demonstrations from the stage from the NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium and the Science Center of Iowa, Brucemore’s Artisan Studio bringing spoken word poetry and live music performances to every stop, and the dancers of Ballet Des Moines performing excerpts from their 24-25 season.
This free event includes accessible, hands-on activities that will spark understanding, curiosity, and creativity in the midst of an immersive live performance. Join us to experience what happens when you approach a concept from a creative and unexpected direction. Tour partners include Iowa PBS, the Science Center of Iowa, NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium, 4-H, FLeX Lab (Iowa State University of Science and Technology) and Pi515.
Please read the FAQs for important event details.
Event Date: June 14
Schedule:
5:00 – 6:30 PM – STEM + Arts Community Activities
5:15 – 6:00 PM – Brucemore Artisan Studio Performance, including music and spoken word featuring Gerard Estella, Alicia Monee, Adam Witte, Lincoln Ginsberg, Lucy Conroy, and Kelsey Madsen.
6:30 – 7:45 PM – Ballet Des Moines Performance

This event is supported by Ballet Des Moines sponsors:

Thank you to Brucemore’s sponsor for the Ballet Des Moines’ visit:

Thank you to Brucemore’s other summer event season sponsors:

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 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 due to the expected audience size. Guests will be responsible for finding off-site parking. Handicap parking will be available beginning at 5:00 PM in the Bradley and Riley parking lot, located next to Brucemore’s First Avenue gate. A golf cart shuttle will be available to transport guests from the Bradley and Riley lot to the audience space. 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.

Explore the Landscape
2025-06-15 12:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-22 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.

Staff Offices Closed: Juneteenth
2025-06-19
Brucemore’s staff offices will be closed in recognition of Juneteenth on June 19, 2026. The grounds will be open from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM and guided tours will be available with our regular Friday hours.
