Experience Holiday Cheer at Brucemore!
Experience the festive cheer of the mansion aglow in holiday lights. With over a dozen Christmas trees and thousands of twinkling lights, this breath-taking view of Brucemore is sure to bring Christmas alive for the whole family. These self-guided tours give you the opportunity to indulge in the cozy splendor of the season on select evenings in December.
What to know before you go
- Capacity is limited and tours can sell out quickly. Purchasing tickets in advance is required.
- All Brucemore holiday tours are self-guided experiences. Interpretive signage and audio will be available in select rooms to help you learn about Brucemore’s history. Visitor services staff will be available to answer questions.
- Access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar will be led by a visitor services staff member approximately every 30 minutes.
- If you have any questions about tours or purchasing tickets, please contact us at 319-362-7375 or by email.
What to do when you arrive
- Please enter the property through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
- Once on-site, follow signs towards the mansion parking lot. This is a short walk to the mansion.
- The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
- Please check in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket.
- For site navigation tips, please watch this video.
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.
- If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion. Please see the estate map to view parking locations.
- 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 or call for more information.
- Early admittance may not be available during peak tour times, and we do not have a lobby to allow you to wait indoors. The mansion is the only building that will be open to the public during these tours.
- Before or after your tour, put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s ground during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.
- If you miss your tour start time, you may be subject to a shortened tour or asked to join another tour time that evening subject to availability.
- Food and drink are not allowed inside the mansion during tours. We encourage you to enjoy a meal at one of Cedar Rapids’ local restaurants before or after your visit.
- Photography is allowed inside the mansion for personal, non-commercial use. Tripods, selfie-sticks, or other photography equipment are not permitted. Please read our photo policy here.
- All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket 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!
Tour Dates:
- Select evenings December 1 – December 26
- Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Additional tours on Tuesday, December 17, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Entry times every 30 minutes. Last entry time at 7:30 PM.
- Brucemore is closed for the Christmas holiday on December 23, 24, and 25.
Admission:
- $18.00 Adult
- $10.00 Student (4+)
- Free Youth (3 and under)
- Brucemore donors receive $5.00 off per ticket
- A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.
