Self-Guided Mansion Tour
2023-10-12 10:30 - 15:00, 2023-10-13 10:30 - 15:00, 2023-10-14 10:30 - 15:00, 2023-10-19 10:30 - 15:00, 2023-10-20 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Discover over a century of Cedar Rapids history with this self-guided tour of the Brucemore mansion. Explore the first, second, and third floors of the mansion at your own pace while taking in the architecture, artifacts, and stories of the Douglas family, who called Brucemore home from 1906-1937. Use the provided tour book with information to start your experience and read stories about what the spaces reflect or how they were used. Interact with hands-on opportunities and ask questions of the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Head outside after your mansion tour and explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost. We recommend planning for 45 minutes indoors.
Tickets for guided tours of the mansion are available for advance sale on our website. Guests may also purchase tickets the day of their visit, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out.
Dates and Times (September 4 – October 29, 2023):

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday entry times are every 30 minutes, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00PM 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Sunday entry times are every 30 minutes, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Looking for other times to visit the mansion? See upcoming guided tour options – which includes the addition of the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar.

Admission:

$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Student (4+)
Free Youth (3 and under)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled entry time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible due to preservation work. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to see the other floors. 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 is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Guided Mansion Tour
2023-10-12 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-10-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-10-13 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-10-14 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-10-15 13:00 - 13:45, 2023-10-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-10-19 13:00 - 13:45 and 2 more dates | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Discover over a century of history at Brucemore during this 45-minute guided tour of the mansion. Follow an expert to hear stories about the history and collections of Brucemore and the families who called the mansion home. View the first, second, and third floors of the mansion, as well as the infamous Brucemore basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar (which isn’t included on the self-guided tour!). When finished with your tour, Brucemore welcomes you to explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost.
Tickets for guided tours of the mansion are available for advance sale on our website. Guests may also purchase tickets the day of their visit, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out.
Guided Tour Dates and Times (September 4 – October 29, 2023):

Thursday – Saturday at 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.
Sundays at 1:00 P.M.
Looking for other times to visit the mansion? See upcoming self-guided tours.

Admission:

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled tour time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible due to preservation work. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to see the other floors. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge or contact us with questions.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Nooks and Crannies Tour
2023-10-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Brucemore’s Carriage House, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
All Fall 2023 Nooks and Crannies Tours are sold out!

Satisfy your curiosity about Brucemore! During this 90-minute staff guided tour that takes you across the estate, peek inside typically closed buildings built for servant housing or hobby use, discover the curiosities and oddities of the mansion, and get the answer to a frequently-asked question – what is behind that door? As part of this tour, you will see the infamous mansion basement and experience the sights and sounds of a “rainstorm” in the Tahitian Room, which is an exclusive perk of the Nooks and Crannies tour!
Tickets for this special themed tour are available for advance sale on our website. Space is limited and this tour frequently sells out.
Dates:

Thursday, September 21 at 5:30 PM
Thursday, September 28 at 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 5 at 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 12 at 5:30 PM – sold out!!!
Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 PM – sold out!!!
Thursday, October 26 at 5:30 PM – sold out!!!

Admission:

$18.00 Adult
$10.00 Student (4+)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount on this purchase, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the Carriage House, where there is onsite parking available.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the Carriage House at the scheduled tour time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking, including outdoors on uneven surfaces such as pavement and grass. 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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Weather: A portion of this tour program occurs outside and in weather conditions including, but not limited to a light rain, a light snow, or wind. It will be adjusted to occur indoors with more inclement weather. Pease dress for the weather.
Photography: Photography is allowed for personal, non-professional use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4 processing fee.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Explore the Landscape
2023-10-13 09:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-14 09:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-16 09:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-17 09:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-18 09:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-19 09:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-20 09:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-21 09:30 - 16:30 | 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 December 31, 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 standaard 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.

Art at Brucemore: Witch's Hat
2023-10-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Embrace your spooky spirit!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a brand new ceramics workshop to the site, just in time for spooky season! In this workshop, participants will build their own unique witch’s hat using various hand-building techniques. Once the hat is the perfect size and shape, participants can add spook-tacular 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. Brucemore will notify participants when their projects are ready for pick up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, approximately three weeks following the class date.
Please register by October 11 at 5:00 PM to reserve your spot.

Admission Information
Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Time: Workshops begin at 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM
Admission: $35 per person (includes all materials and instructions).
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the Carriage House, where there is on-site parking.
Check-in: Please check-in with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the workshop. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Location: This workshop is held at the Brucemore Carriage House.
Capacity: This workshop is limited to 16 participants per workshop time. Additional class times may be offered as ticket sales progress.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4 processing fee.
Explore: Visitors are encourage to explore Brucemore during the visit. Take a walk around the grounds, or check our events calendar to see what tours are available.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

Explore the Landscape
2023-10-15 12:30 - 16:30 | 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 December 31, 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.

Self-Guided Mansion Tour
2023-10-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Discover over a century of Cedar Rapids history with this self-guided tour of the Brucemore mansion. Explore the first, second, and third floors of the mansion at your own pace while taking in the architecture, artifacts, and stories of the Douglas family, who called Brucemore home from 1906-1937. Use the provided tour book with information to start your experience and read stories about what the spaces reflect or how they were used. Interact with hands-on opportunities and ask questions of the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Head outside after your mansion tour and explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost. We recommend planning for 45 minutes indoors.
Tickets for guided tours of the mansion are available for advance sale on our website. Guests may also purchase tickets the day of their visit, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out.
Dates and Times (September 4 – October 29, 2023):

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday entry times are every 30 minutes, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00PM 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Sunday entry times are every 30 minutes, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Looking for other times to visit the mansion? See upcoming guided tour options – which includes the addition of the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar.

Admission:

$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Student (4+)
Free Youth (3 and under)
Brucemore members receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your member discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner or call (319) 362-7375.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the mansion, where there is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Check-in: Please check in with staff at the mansion at the scheduled entry time on your ticket.
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the tour. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Accessibility: This tour consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not currently wheelchair accessible due to preservation work. There are several stairs to access the first floor, and several flights of stairs to see the other floors. 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 is not permitted. Photographs should not distract form other’s enjoyment.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4 processing fee.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S 2023 TOUR SEASON SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
Printing
Mercy Medical Center

Art at Brucemore: Witch's Hat
2023-10-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Embrace your spooky spirit!
Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio to bring a brand new ceramics workshop to the site, just in time for spooky season! In this workshop, participants will build their own unique witch’s hat using various hand-building techniques. Once the hat is the perfect size and shape, participants can add spook-tacular 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. Brucemore will notify participants when their projects are ready for pick up from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio, approximately three weeks following the class date.
Please register by October 11 at 5:00 PM to reserve your spot.

Admission Information
Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Time: Workshops begin at 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM
Admission: $35 per person (includes all materials and instructions).
This event is held in partnership with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Arrival and Parking: We ask that you arrive via our main entrance, 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Follow signs towards the Carriage House, where there is on-site parking.
Check-in: Please check-in with Brucemore staff at the Carriage House
Bags: We will have a coat rack where you are able to leave items. It will not be monitored during the workshop. You may wish to consider leaving bags or other items in your vehicle.
Location: This workshop is held at the Brucemore Carriage House.
Capacity: This workshop is limited to 16 participants per workshop time. Additional class times may be offered as ticket sales progress.
Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4 processing fee.
Explore: Visitors are encourage to explore Brucemore during the visit. Take a walk around the grounds, or check our events calendar to see what tours are available.
Preservation in Action: Watch for areas throughout your visit to see preservation in action! This is an important part of ensuring the site remains part of the community for future generations. If you would like to donate to support these efforts, click here.

Live from the Artisan Studio: Caleb Rainey
2023-10-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, United States
Take a peek behind the curtain and learn about the artistic journey in this Live from the Artisan Studio event, featuring Caleb Rainey. At this one-night event, Caleb will share readings of his poetry and debut new short films he created in partnership with the Artisan Studio. Local film makers involved with the project will give a talk-back to share their process. Join us for this interactive opportunity to learn about the artistic process with local creators.
Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey is an author, performer, and producer. His debut book, Look, Black Boy, was awarded first prize in the North Street Book Prize, and his second book, Heart Notes was published in 2019. In 2020, 2021, and 2022 he was named Best Poet/Spoken Word Performer in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. He is the winner of several slams across the United States, a 2019 finalist for the UNESCO City of Literature Global Poetry Slam – Iowa City, and was featured on blog sites Button Poetry and Write About Now. When he is not writing and performing he is actively curating a community of spoken word poets in Iowa City through his creation of a high school program, IC Speaks, and producing local events like the Mic Check Poetry Festival.
Caleb is one of four artists selected in 2023 to complete a project through support from Brucemore’s Artisan Studio.
Performance: Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Carriage House center space
Admission:

$20 Adult
$10 Student
Brucemore donors receive a discount by “signing in” using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase tickets page.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Entry Time: Doors will open at 6:30 PM
Seating: Seating is available on a first-come basis.
Food and Beverages: You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
Parking: The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Signage will direct you to open spaces near the Carriage House. Accessible parking will be available.
Pets: Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Weather: This event will take place indoors. If the event needs to be delayed or rescheduled due to weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 p.m. and ticket holders will be notified by phone. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another date if possible.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S SUMMER SEASON SPONSORS WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO SHARE THE ESTATE WITH OUR CULTURAL PARTNERS:
$20,000+ (Presenting)
Program Support Grant Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Cedar Grove Signature Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
$7,500 (Leader)
Bankers Trust
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
$5,000 (Advocate)
UFG Insurance
US Bank
$2,500 (Supporter)
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
$1,000 (Friend)
ImOn Communications
Van Meter
