Brucemore

Explore the Landscape
2025-10-13 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-10 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-10 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-09 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-08 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-07 08:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-06 08:00 - 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

*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.

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

Guided Mansion Tours
2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:45, 2025-10-03 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

Explore the Landscape
2025-10-12 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-11 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-10 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-09 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-08 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-07 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-05 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-04 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
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
2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-05 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.

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.

Nooks and Crannies Tours
2025-10-09 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
2025-10-06
We will be closed on October 6 for an off-site staff training.

Art at Brucemore: Clay Jack o' Lanterns
2025-10-05 12:30 - 14:00
Embrace your spooky spirit!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for this artist-favorite seasonal workshop, just in time for Halloween! In this workshop, participants will build their own unique Jack o’ Lantern (or gourd!) from clay, using various hand-building techniques. Once your pumpkin is the perfect size and shape, participants can add “boo-tiful” decorations to their creations with colored glazes and various textures.
This workshop is hosted in the Brucemore Carriage House. All instructions and materials 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 kiln. Your creation will be ready for pick-up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio approximately three weeks following the class date.
Ticket sales for this workshop close on October 1 at 5:00 PM. Please register in advance to reserve your spot!
Workshop Date
Sunday, October 5 at 12:30 PM
Admission
$40.00 per project

What to know before you go

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration is required.
This workshop is recommended for children 8 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
Workshops last approximately 60 minutes.
If you have any questions about the event or purchasing admission, please contact us at (319) 362-7375 or by email.

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 Carriage House, where there is on-site parking.
The Carriage House entrance is on the northwest side of the building.
Please check-in for the workshop with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House.

Tips for your visit

Please 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 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 check out our events calendar to see what tours are available.
