Brucemore will reopen for tours on Wednesday, August 23 following a small fire incident on August 17. Please read this post for information about residual smoke odor in the mansion.
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 (May 1-31, 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, 1:30 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:
