Brucemore

Explore the Landscape
2025-10-19 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-18 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-17 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-16 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-15 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-14 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-12 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-11 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | 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
2025-10-19 12:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-12 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.

Live from the Artisan Studio: A Night of Victorian Horror (SOLD OUT)
2025-10-18 19:30 - 22:00
This event is sold out. Please email us if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
The Victorians were pretty creepy—with their black crepe and continual mourning and rippers and slashers and all. Join us for a evening of Victorian horror tales and morbid fright music with Lucy Conroy’s Cello of the Damned. We’ll dip into a couple of Poe stories with Aron Pozdol, Braden Rood, and Matthew James, as well as some ripping tales from the London fog.
Event Date: October 17 (Sold Out) & 18 (Sold Out)
Event Time: 7:30 PM
Event Location: Brucemore’s Carriage House
Admission: $15 for adults; $10 for students
Space for this event is limited. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

What to expect from this event:

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.
Space to wait indoors before doors open is not available. If you arrive onsite before 7:00 PM, we encourage you to enjoy exploring the landscape before the event.
Indoor seating will be provided.

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.

Carriage House Event Map

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.

Guided Mansion Tours
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-10 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

Service Learning: Pumpkin Patch Pick-up!
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00
Work side-by-side with members of Brucemore’s Landscape team in the cutting garden to prep the space for winter during this volunteer opportunity! Volunteers will pick up and clear out pumpkin vines, flowers, and weeds from the garden. The best part? Any pumpkins you find while helping in the garden are yours to take home, just in time for Halloween! During the break, volunteers can enjoy cider, coffee, and other fall treats, as well as pick up some expert advice from Brucemore staff on how to prepare your own garden spaces for winter.
You don’t need a green thumb to participate in this volunteer program at Brucemore, everyone is welcome to join the Pumpkin Patch Pick Up!
Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Short break from 11 – 11:20 AM
Capacity: 15 participants
Register by: 4:00 PM 10/17/25

Things to know about this service learning opportunity:

Brucemore staff will provide all instructions and gardening equipment needed.
This volunteer opportunity is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Volunteers who participate in this activity should be able to walk across uneven terrain and engage in physical activity such as walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and squatting for periods of time.
Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes during this activity.

If you have not volunteered with Brucemore yet in 2025, please take a moment to complete our 2025 volunteer waiver by clicking here.

Live from the Artisan Studio: A Night of Victorian Horror (SOLD OUT)
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00
This event is sold out. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist. In your email, please note how many tickets of each price type you would like.
The Victorians were pretty creepy—with their black crepe and continual mourning and rippers and slashers and all. Join us for a evening of Victorian horror tales and morbid fright music with Lucy Conroy’s Cello of the Damned. We’ll dip into a couple of Poe stories with Aron Pozdol, Braden Rood, and Matthew James, as well as some ripping tales from the London fog.
Event Date: October 17
Event Time: 7:30 PM
Event Location: Brucemore’s Carriage House
Admission: $15 for adults; $10 for students
Space for this event is limited. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

What to expect from this event:

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.
Space to wait indoors before doors open is not available. If you arrive onsite before 7:00 PM, we encourage you to enjoy exploring the landscape before the event.
Indoor seating will be provided.

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.

Carriage House Event Map

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.

Explore the Landscape
2025-10-17 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-17 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-16 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-15 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-14 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-13 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-10 09:30 - 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.

Nooks and Crannies Tours
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00
Satisfy your curiosity about Brucemore! Led by experts on all things Brucemore, the Nooks and Crannies Tour includes in-depth discussions of the estate’s architecture and landscape, as well as special access to rarely seen rooms in the mansion. Discover the oddities of the mansion, including the Nooks and Crannies exclusive experience of a “rainstorm” in our infamous Tahitian Room! This is your chance to explore all rooms in the mansion and get the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions: “what is behind that door?”
Tickets are only available for advance purchase on Brucemore’s website or over the phone. Space is limited, and this popular tour frequently sells out.
Tour Dates

Thursday, September 4, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 11, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 18, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, September 25, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 2, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 9, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 16, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 23, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 30, 5:30 – 7:00 PM – SOLD OUT

Admission:

$18.00 Adult
$10.00 Student
Brucemore supporters receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

What to expect from this tour

This tour is best enjoyed by visitors ages 12 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
To accommodate ongoing preservation work on the estate, the route for the Nooks and Crannies Tour may be adjusted.
This tour is approximately 90 minutes long.
The Nooks and Crannies Tour includes an outdoor portion that will continue in weather conditions including, but not limited to, cold temperatures, light rain, light snow, or wind. In case of more inclement weather, we will adjust most of the tour to occur indoors, but there will still be outdoor travel to each location. We ask that participants please dress for the weather.
Nooks and Crannies Tours 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.

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 check-in location outside of the Carriage House.
Please check in with staff outside of the Carriage House at the time listed on your ticket. Check-in may be moved in the event of rain.

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 the tour.
Early admittance may not be available and there is not a lobby to wait indoors. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before your tour.
Nooks and Crannies Tours start promptly at 5:30 PM. If you miss your tour start time, you may be subject to a shortened tour or asked to reschedule to another tour date, 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.

Closed: Indigenous People's Day
2025-10-13
Brucemore is closed in recognition of Indigenous People’s Day.

Fall Plein Air Painting Workshop
2025-10-11 12:30 - 13:30
Discover the joys of Plein Air painting! Popularized by Impressionist artists, this approach to art involves creating a finished painting entirely outdoors. In this workshop, Crystal Hird from the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will guide you through using water colors to create your own work of art inspired by Brucemore’s historic landscape. No prior artistic experience is required to participate!
Event Date: October 11
Event Time: 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Admission:

$15 General Admission
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders. Admission may be purchased without a processing fee by visiting the the Mansion during open hours.

What to know before you go:

This workshop includes materials. If you own arts supplies that you prefer to use, you are welcome to bring those materials.
This workshop will involve being outside for an hour and walking across grass to reach the check-in location. Please choose your shoes and clothing with this in mind.
In the event of rain, the workshop will be moved to an indoor location in Brucemore’s Carriage House.
Capacity is limited. Advanced registration is encouraged. If space is available, admission may be purchased at the mansion on the day of the event.
This workshop is recommended for adults and children 8 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.

What to do when you arrive:

Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once on-site, please follow signs towards the Mansion, where there is on-site parking.
Use parking by the mansion along the First Avenue lawn and walk to the check-in location beneath the oak tree on the lawn.
Please check-in for the workshop with Brucemore staff by providing the name used for your admission purchase.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other larger personal items in your vehicle.
All ticket 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 purchase tickets for a guided tour of the Mansion.
