Guided Mansion Tours
2024-04-05 15:00 - 15:45, 2024-04-06 15:00 - 15:45, 2024-04-07 15:00 - 15:45, 2024-04-10 15:00 - 15:45, 2024-04-11 15:00 - 15:45, 2024-04-12 15:00 - 15:45, 2024-04-13 15:00 - 15:45, 2024-04-14 15:00 - 15:45 (America/Chicago) | 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 Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. After your mansion tour, we hope you will head outside and explore the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost.
Please go to the mansion to check in for these tours. Tickets are available for advance sale or at the door, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
Admission

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore donors receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

Tour Dates:
Tour Dates:

March 6 to April 30

Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Sunday, 3:00 PM

May 1 to September 1

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

September 5 to October 27

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 do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, follow signs towards the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket or purchase a ticket when you arrive. Enter the mansion through the front door on the south side of the building.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
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.
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.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
PresentingGreatAmerica Financial Services
SupportingHills Bank

Explore the Landscape
2024-04-06 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-07 12:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-13 09:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-14 12:30 - 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 for standard visits.
Public restrooms are available in a building next to the Carriage House 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.

Guided Mansion Tours
2024-04-06 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-04-10 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-04-12 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-04-13 10:00 - 10:45
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 Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. After your mansion tour, we hope you will head outside and explore the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost.
Please go to the mansion to check in for these tours. Tickets are available for advance sale or at the door, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
Admission

$12.00 Adults
$7.00 Students (4+)
Free (3 and under)
Brucemore donors receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

Tour Dates:
March 6 to September 1

Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Sunday, 3:00 PM

September 5 to October 27

Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Sunday, 3:00 PM

What to do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, follow signs towards the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket or purchase a ticket when you arrive. Enter the mansion through the front door on the south side of the building.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
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.
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.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
PresentingGreatAmerica Financial Services
SupportingHills Bank

Self-Guided Mansion Tours
2024-04-06 10:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-04-10 10:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-11 10:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-12 10:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-13 10:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-14 13:00 - 14:30
Discover over a century of Cedar Rapids history with a 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. Interact with the history of the site through interpretive experiences and hands-on activities. Knowledgeable staff will be available to answer your questions. After your mansion tour, we hope you will head outside and explore the 26-acre landscape at no additional cost. We recommend planning to spend 45 minutes in the mansion during your tour.
Please go to the mansion to check in for these tours. Tickets are available for advance sale or at the door, subject to availability. Tour entry times are limited and can sell out. Please note: This tour does not include access to the basement. The Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar can be seen on a guided tour.
Admission

$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Student (4+)
Free Youth (3 and under)
Free for Brucemore donors

Tour Dates:
March 6 to April 30

Wednesday – Saturday, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Sunday, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Entry times every half-hour

What to do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, follow signs towards the mansion. There is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket or purchase a ticket when you arrive. Enter the mansion through the front door on the south side of the building.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
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.
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.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
PresentingGreatAmerica Financial Services
SupportingHills Bank

Explore the Landscape
2024-04-08 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-09 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-10 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-11 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-12 08:00 - 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 – 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.

Nooks & Crannies Tour - SOLD OUT
2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:00
Nooks and Crannies Tours are sold out for the Spring 2024 season. We will add more dates in the fall. Sign up for our email updates to make sure you don’t miss the fall dates announcement!
Satisfy your curiosity about Brucemore! This 90-minute all-access guided tour takes you across the estate and inside rarely-seen rooms of the mansion. 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!
This tour begins at the Carriage House and covers multiple buildings on the estate. Tickets for this special themed tour are available for advanced sale only. Space is limited and this tour frequently sells out.
Spring 2024 Dates:

Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 23 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)
Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 PM (sold out!)

Admission:

$18.00 Adult
$10.00 Student (4+)
Brucemore donors receive a $5 discount per ticket.
A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

What to do when you arrive

Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Once onsite, follow signs towards the Carriage House.
Please check in with staff at the Carriage House at the time on your ticket.

Tips for your visit

Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
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. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before a scheduled tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before entering the mansion.
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.
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.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUCEMORE’S TOUR SPONSORS:
Presenting
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Supporting
Hills Bank
