Explore the Landscape
2025-12-07 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-08 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-09 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-10 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-11 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-12 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-13 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-14 12:30 - 16:30 (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.

A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Tours
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy the festive season at Brucemore!
This self-guided tour of the mansion is sure to fill you with holiday cheer! Explore our award-winning holiday tour experience, complete with over a dozen dazzling Christmas trees, sparkling seasonal décor, and a glimpse into the holidays of the past at Brucemore. Follow in the footsteps of the families of Brucemore as you explore the history of the mansion.
Visit the landing page for A Brucemore Christmas to see all available tour dates and times.

Tickets go on sale October 8. Brucemore Supporters receive early access on October 1.
Tickets are sold for staggered entry times at half-hour intervals.
Tickets may be purchased at the door, subject to availability. Tour entry times can sell out, especially on weekends or evenings, and close to Christmas Day. If you are planning to purchase tickets at the door, please use the link above to check if tickets are available for your desired entry time.
Please go directly to the mansion to purchase tickets in person or check in.

Admission:

$15.00 Adult
$5.00 Student (4+)
Free Youth (3 and under)
Brucemore Supporters receive $5.00 off per ticket
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

Tour Details
We want you to have a fun and festive experience! To help make the most of your visit, we’ve prepared a few tips. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here, our team is happy to help. Please email us or call 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member.
What to expect from your visit:

All Brucemore holiday tours are self-guided experiences. We have informative signs and audio features throughout the mansion to enhance your experience. If you have any questions, we encourage you to ask a member of our team. We love to share stories from Brucemore’s history!
We’re excited to offer special guided access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. A staff member will take a group to these rooms approximately every 30 minutes.
Self-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 45 minutes to enjoy the beautiful historic interior design and holiday decorations.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times and we do not have a lobby to allow you to wait indoors. The mansion is the only building that will be open to the public during these tours.
Tours of the mansion consist of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not 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 or call with specific questions. If you need a seat during your visit, a member of our team can show you chairs that are available to use.

Navigating the site:

The entrance to the estate is on Linden Drive. Some GPS systems may try to take you to another gate. This video and this labeled Google Map can help you plan your route to the entrance before you arrive.
When you arrive on to the site, follow signs to the mansion. Parking is available a short walk from the entrance. If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion.
Tour check-in is inside the mansion. Please enter through the front door, located next to the circle drive.

Planning for your experience:

Have fun! We encourage you to wear something festive to get in the spirit and take photos in front of the beautiful trees. Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to share your visit.
Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but will not be monitored.
Before or after your tour, put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s grounds during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white 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.

Ticket and Photo Policies:

All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Photography is allowed inside the mansion for personal, non-commercial use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.

Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!

Art at Brucemore: Double Glass Holiday Trees
2025-12-07 14:30 - 16:00
Embrace your holiday cheer!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring this popular workshop back to the Art at Brucemore series – but this year it’s double the trees, so double the fun!
Participants will design a beautiful double glass tree decoration using warm glass techniques. Both trees will share a single wooden display stand, so you can create a forest of sparkling holiday trees to brighten your home for the holidays. Projects include a wooden display stand.
This workshop is hosted in the Brucemore Carriage House. All instructions and materials, as well as protective eyewear, 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 kilns. Your creation will be ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date, just in time to decorate for the holidays!
Please register by December 3 at 5:00 PM to reserve your spot!
Admission: $55 per project
What to know before you go:

Workshop capacity is limited, and workshops often sell out. Advanced registration is required.
Recommended for children ages 8 & up, and comfortable working with glass pieces. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
All participants should plan to wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that covers their legs for safety.
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 on-site parking.
Check-in 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.

Holiday Nights: Self-Guided Tours
2025-12-07 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-14 17:00 - 20:30
Enjoy the festive season at Brucemore!
Experience the festive cheer of the mansion aglow in holiday lights. With over a dozen Christmas trees and thousands of twinkling lights, this breath-taking view of Brucemore is sure to bring Christmas alive for the whole family.
Tour Dates:

Thursdays and Sundays in December
Additional tours available on Wednesday, December 17 and Monday, December 22

Tour Times:

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Final entry time at 7:30 PM.

Admission:

$18.00 Adult
$10.00 Student (4+)
Free Youth (3 and under)
Brucemore Supporters receive $5.00 off per ticket
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders

Brucemore is closed on December 24, 25, and 29
Tickets are sold for staggered entry times at half-hour intervals. Tickets are available for advance purchase or at the door, subject to availability. Tour entry times can sell out, especially on weekends or evenings, and close to Christmas Day. If you are planning to purchase tickets at the door, please use the link above to check if tickets are available for your desired entry time.
Please go directly to the mansion to purchase tickets in person or check in.
Tour Details:
We want you to have a fun and festive experience! To help make the most of your visit, we’ve prepared a few tips. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here, our team is happy to help. Please email us or call 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member.
What to expect from your visit:

All Brucemore holiday tours are self-guided experiences. We have informative signs and audio features throughout the mansion to enhance your experience. If you have any questions, we encourage you to ask a member of our team. We love to share stories from Brucemore’s history!
We’re excited to offer special guided access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. A staff member will take a group to these rooms approximately every 30 minutes.
Self-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 45 minutes to enjoy the beautiful historic interior design and holiday decorations.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times and we do not have a lobby to allow you to wait indoors. The mansion is the only building that will be open to the public during these tours.
Tours of the mansion consist of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not 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 or call with specific questions. If you need a seat during your visit, a member of our team can show you chairs that are available to use.

Navigating the site:

The entrance to the estate is on Linden Drive. Some GPS systems may try to take you to another gate. This video and this labeled Google Map can help you plan your route to the entrance before you arrive.
When you arrive on to the site, follow signs to the mansion. Parking is available a short walk from the entrance. If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion.
Tour check-in is inside the mansion. Please enter through the front door, located next to the circle drive.

Planning for your experience:

Have fun! We encourage you to wear something festive to get in the spirit and take photos in front of the beautiful trees. Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to share your visit.
Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but will not be monitored.
Before or after your tour, put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s grounds during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white 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.

Ticket and Photo Policies:

All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Photography is allowed inside the mansion for personal, non-commercial use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.

Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!

Explore the Landscape
2025-12-08 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-09 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-10 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-11 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-12 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-12 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-15 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-16 08:00 - 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

*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
2025-12-14 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.
