Create a family Christmas tradition at Brucemore!
Santa Claus is coming to Brucemore, and he wants to meet all the little ones in Cedar Rapids to make sure they made the Nice List this year. So, kids, make sure to bring your wish list to share with Santa, and adults, have that camera ready for the perfect snapshot! Check-out the other holiday activities inside the mansion during this event, including a craft, story time, and take-home snack.
Tickets go on sale on October 15! Brucemore Supporters receive access to a special pre-sale. Donate today to receive pre-sale access and an invitation to our Donor Holiday Preview.
Tickets are sold for staggered entry times at half-hour intervals.
Admission for this event is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, or at the mansion during open hours.
Please go directly to the mansion to check in.
Admission:
- $5 Adult – All adults accompanying children to this event must have a ticket for entry.
- $10 Youth (12 and under) – Infants through age 12 qualify for child pricing and must have a ticket for entry.
- Brucemore Supporters receive a $3 discount per ticket.
- A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.
Event dates:
- Sunday, November 29
- Monday, November 30
Event time:
- 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Entry times are every 30 minutes. The last entry time is at 7:30 PM.
Event Details
We want you to have a fun and festive experience! To help make the most of your visit, we’ve prepared a few tips. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here, our team is happy to help. Please email us or call 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member.
What to know before you go:
- Capacity is limited and entry times often sell out in advance.
- Admission includes all activities and access to explore the first, second, and third floors of the mansion. The basement will not be open during this event.
- This event has limited capacity to keep the evening intimate and special. Tickets are only available for purchase in advance and will not be for sale at the door.
- If you have any questions about the event or purchasing tickets, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or mail@brucemore.org.
What to do when you arrive:
- Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Do not use the exit gate on First Avenue to enter the site.
- Once onsite, follow signs towards the mansion.
- There is parking a short walk from the mansion entrance.
- Please check-in with mansion staff at your scheduled entry time, which can be found in your confirmation email or on your ticket.
- The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
- For site navigation tips, please watch this video. A labeled Google Map of the site is available here.
Tips for your visit:
- Consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but it is not monitored.
- If parking near the mansion is full, there is overflow parking available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion. Please see the estate map to view parking locations.
- Visiting the mansion consists of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not 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. There is limited seating available in the mansion. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge.
- Early admittance is not available. There is not an indoor lobby to wait for your event entry time. Please check-in at the time on your ticket.
- Visitors are encouraged to put on their hats and gloves to explore Brucemore’s grounds during their visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a night garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.
- 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/videography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.
- Have fun! We encourage you to wear something festive to get in the spirit and take photos in front of the beautiful trees. Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to share your visit.
Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!