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2026-01-31, 2026-02-01, 2026-02-07, 2026-02-08, 2026-02-14, 2026-02-15 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States

Explore the Landscape
2026-02-02 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-03 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-04 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-05 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-06 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-06 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-09 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-10 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 9 more dates
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.

SOLD OUT - Game Night at Brucemore: Blood on the Clocktower
2026-02-14 18:00 - 22:00
This event is sold out. Please fill out this form to be added to the waitlist.
Please scroll down for ticket purchase links.
We’re bringing Blood on the Clocktower back to the mansion for another night of spooky gaming! Attendees loved last October’s event, so this year we’ve increased capacity and invited more Storytellers to give more people the opportunity to join in the fun.
On February 14, we’re transforming Brucemore into Ravenswood Manor for an elegantly eerie, masquerade-themed evening of social deduction. Guests are invited to don their best evening wear and a mask to hide their identities, just like the demons will be hiding their true intentions!
Whether you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day date night or chance to play games with friends at Cedar Rapids’ most iconic historic house, this is the perfect way to spend an unforgettable evening. Your experience will be set against the moody backdrop of the mansion after hours, with live music to add to the ambience. Tickets include light appetizers, a unique gaming experience, and self-guided tour access to the mansion during cocktail hour. Canned soft and hard drinks will be available to purchase.
About the Game:
Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game of murder and mystery led by a Storyteller. Each player will be assigned a unique character and designated either good or evil. Good players share information to help solve the mystery, while evil players lie to try to lead the group astray. The good team wins if they can work together to execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can wipe out the entire village.
If you’re not familiar with the game, we recommend watching this video to see how it works!
Get Tickets
Tickets: $30 per player | Brucemore Supporters receive $5 off each ticket. | A $4 processing fee will be added to all online and phone orders.
This evening will include games in three rooms that run at the same time. Please use the links below to select tickets for a group. Each room has a recommended play style to help create a curated game experience, but players of all experience levels and interests are welcome to join any room. If you are planning to attend the event with others and your party is purchasing tickets separately, please make sure that everyone purchases tickets for the same group. If you have any questions, please email us or call 319-362-7375.
🎫 Purchase Tickets for Group 1 – Library – SOLD OUT -(Recommended for players who want a SOCIAL deduction. Come here if your favorite part of games is socializing or if you like to get into character!)
🎫 Purchase Tickets for Group 2 – Sitting Room – SOLD OUT – (Recommended for players who want a Social DEDUCTION experience. Come here if you want to focus on solving the mystery!)
🎫 Purchase Tickets for Group 3 – Basement – SOLD OUT – (Recommended for experienced players. Come here if you want to play with other people who love BotC as much as you do!)
Event Details
Event Date: Saturday, February 14
Event Schedule:

Doors open at 6:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM – Optional game orientation for new players
7:00 PM – Gameplay begins
10:00 PM – Event Ends

What to expect from this event:

Three Storytellers will lead games in three different rooms. 1-3 games may be played during the event. The number of games played will depend on how much time players spend on each game.
Games include Night phases where the demon will choose which players to kill and Day phases where players will share their knowledge to try to solve the mystery.
During Night phases, players will be seated in a circle. During Day phases, players will be able to visit other rooms of the mansion while they have conversations about solving the mystery.
Players will receive their character assignments as they arrive. Please arrive by 6:50 PM to ensure gameplay can start by 7:00 PM.
This game is designed to be enjoyed by adults, but players 15 and up may participate.

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 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.
Event check-in is inside the mansion. Please enter through the front door, located next to the circle drive.

Accessibility Note:
The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to access the other floors. There is no elevator inside the mansion. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Ticket and Photo Policies:

All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
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.
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.

Closed: Presidents Day
2026-02-16
Brucemore is closed in observation of Presidents’ Day.

Guided Mansion Tours
2026-02-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-22 13:00 - 16:00
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

Friday – Saturday

1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM

Guided tours will not be offered March 13-22 while we offer $5 Spring Break Self-Guided Tours.

Increased tour availability will begin in April. Please check back soon for information.
Tour Details
We can’t wait to welcome you to Brucemore! 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 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.

Explore the Landscape
2026-02-21 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 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
2026-02-22 12:30 - 16:00
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 – 4:00 pm
Saturday, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 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.
