Explore the Landscape
2023-01-27 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-01-30 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-01-31 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-01 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-02 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-03 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-06 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-07 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 16 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, discover the multi-stage geocache, or take in the history of the site with interpretative panels scattered across the grounds. Check out the new History Ungated QR code tour by scanning the codes on signs throughout the estate! Don’t forget to take a selfie (or two) and tag us on social media!

Hours through September 3, 2023:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday, 12:30 – 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 Visitor Center or mansion for standard visits.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Visitor Center during hours with vehicle access seasonally.
Watch the work in progress on the estate throughout the year to help preserve the buildings and landscape for future generations. You can help by donating here.

A Modern Salon
2023-01-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-01-28 19:00 - 22:00
The event on Saturday, January 28 will continue as scheduled! Please drive safely and join us for a warm and cozy evening in the mansion.
Brucemore and SPT Theatre are excited to bring A Modern Salon back to the Great Hall of the mansion for the first time since 2020! This year’s show theme, reunion, will bring us together for an evening of music and stories with SPT Founders – Janelle Lauer, Jane Pini, and Gerard Estella – and special guests, Lindsay Prince and Tim Riven. Emulating the Parisian salons at the turn of the 20th century, guests can experience an evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts as if they were friends of the Douglas family who called the estate home.

Ticket Information

$45 per adult (21+)
Brucemore members – “Sign-in” prior to purchasing tickets or call (319) 362-7375 to receive your discount!

Dates and Times: Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres

January 13 – Sold out
January 14 – Sold out
January 19 – Sold out
January 20 – Sold out
January 21 – Sold out
January 27 – Sold out
January 28 – Sold out

Important information for your visit:

Arrival: Arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE. There is self-parking near the mansion and Visitor Center
Check-in: The mansion will open at 7:00 p.m. Please do not arrive early as there is not room to wait inside.
Coats and Bags: Please leave large bags in your car. There will be a coat rack to hang coats at your own risk. It will not be monitored.
Food and Beverage: Selections of wine and soft drinks along with light appetizers will be available from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Dessert, champagne, and coffee will be served during intermission.
Intermission: There will be one 20 minute intermission.
Accessibility: The historic mansion is not wheelchair accessible at this time. There are several stairs to access the first floor of the mansion, which is where the performance is held. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment.
Safety: Masks are optional indoors and outdoors. Anyone who wishes to wear mask is encouraged to do so. Please exercise caution and stay home if you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to COVID. Read our full policy here.
Preservation in Action: Brucemore is in the midst of a multi-year preservation project designed to address preservation concerns on the exterior of the mansion. For more information on this work or to learn how you can be involved, click here. Brucemore is also continuing efforts to recover from the August 10, 2020 derecho which brought hurricane-strength winds through the estate. To learn more about that process, click here.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.

Art at Brucemore: Glass Snowpal Nightlight
2023-02-11 10:30 - 12:00
The 10:30 a.m. class time for this workshop is sold out. There is still availability in the 12:30 p.m. class time!

Embrace your creativity!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a new glass class to Brucemore this winter. Let your creativity run free and build a glass snowpal nightlight cover to keep your home well-lit on dark winter nights. All instructions and materials are provided during the class to make one 3″x3″ glass snowpal using warm glass techniques. Projects include a nightlight plug-in.
This workshop is hosted at Brucemore. All projects are taken back to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Brucemore will notify participants when their creations are ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date.

Ticket Information
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Time: Class begins at 10:30 a.m. (sold out!) and 12:30 p.m.
Admission: $45 per person (includes all materials and instruction)
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Arrival: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 There is on-site parking both near our Visitor Center and the mansion.
Safety: Masks are not required at this time. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged to do so. View our full COVID policy here.
Check-in: Please check-in with Brucemore staff at the Visitor Center.
Location: This event will be held at the Visitor Center
Capacity: The event is limited to 16 people. Additional class times may be offered as ticket sales progress.
Explore: Visitors are encourage to explore Brucemore during the visit. Take a walk around and participate in our “History Ungated” QR code tour of the grounds.

Art at Brucemore: Glass Snowpal Nightlight
2023-02-11 12:30 - 14:00
Embrace your creativity!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a new glass class to Brucemore this winter. Let your creativity run free and build a glass snowpal nightlight cover to keep your home well-lit on dark winter nights. All instructions and materials are provided during the class to make one 3″x3″ glass snowpal using warm glass techniques. Projects include a nightlight plug-in.
This workshop is hosted at Brucemore. All projects are taken back to the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for firing in their kiln. Brucemore will notify participants when their creations are ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date.

Ticket Information
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Time: Class begins at 10:30 a.m. (sold out!) and 12:30 p.m.
Admission: $45 per person (includes all materials and instruction)
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio

Closed: Presidents Day
2023-02-20
Brucemore is closed in observation of Presidents’ Day.

Closed
2023-03-01
The Brucemore grounds will be closed on Wednesday, March 1.
