Brucemore

Explore the Landscape
2025-01-06 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-01-07 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-01-08 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-01-09 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-01-10 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-01-13 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-01-14 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-01-15 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 5 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.

Explore the Landscape
2025-01-07 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-08 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-09 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-10 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-13 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-14 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-15 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-16 08:00 - 15:30 and 3 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
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 Modern Salon
2025-01-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-01-18 19:30 - 22:00
Brucemore and SPT Theatre are excited to bring A Modern Salon back to the Great Hall of the mansion! Join us for an evening of music and stories with SPT founders and a special guest. 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.
This year’s event will feature SPT members Jane Pini, Janelle Lauer, and Gerard Estella with guests Adam Witte and Lincoln Ginsberg.
Dates
January 10*, 11*, 16, 17*, 18*, 24*, & 25*
Doors open at 7:00 PM, performance begins at 7:30 PM
*sold out
Admission

$50 per adult
Brucemore supporters receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

What to know before you go

This is a 21+ event.
Cocktail or creative evening attire is encouraged.
Admission includes appetizers, desserts, wine-tasting, sparking wine, and non-alcoholic beverage options. If you have any questions about the menu, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.
We encourage you to enter the property via our gate at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Please feel free to drop guests off by the door under the porte cochere in the circle driveway before proceeding to the paved parking spaces only a short walk from the mansion.
Doors will open at 7:00 PM. Please do not arrive early as there will not be room to wait inside.
If the event cannot be held due to weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 PM and posted on Brucemore’s website and social media. Ticket holders will be notified by phone. Tickets are non-refundable, however, the ticket value may be credited as a tax-deductible contribution to Brucemore within seven days. You can read our full ticket policy here.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once -, follow signs towards the mansion.
Follow signs to the on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
Check in at the door by providing the name on your ticket order. You do not need to print tickets to enter the event.
Enjoy a selection of wine and light appetizers before the show begins at 7:30 PM.

Tips for your visit

There will be one 20-minute intermission during the performance. Please enjoy sparkling wine, coffee, and desserts during this time.
We will have a coat rack available, but it will not be monitored during the performance. Due to space being limited around the seating area, please consider leaving large bags and valuables at home or in your car.
The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible. There are several stairs to access the first floor, where the event is held. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge or call for more information.
Photography is allowed for personal, non-commercial use. Tripods, selfie-sticks or other photography equipment will not be permitted. Photographs should not distract from others enjoyment.

Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20
Brucemore is closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
