Discover over a century of Cedar Rapids history during Spring Break at Brucemore! From Wednesday, March 13 through Sunday, March 17, all visitors receive the student ticket rate for self-guided tours. Whether you are young or simply young at heart, everyone is a kid when they visit Brucemore during spring break. Tickets for 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. Following your tour, Brucemore welcomes you to explore the 26-acres of grounds and gardens on your own at no additional cost.
Self-Guided Tours of the mansion are available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm and Sunday from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Interact with the history of the site through interpretive experiences and hands-on activities. Knowledgeable staff will be available to answer your questions.
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.
