Holidays at Brucemore

A Brucemore Christmas: A Self-Guided Holiday Experience

Wednesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 3 PM | Entry every half hour, final entry at 3 PM
Sunday | 1 PM – 3 PM | Entry every half hour, final entry at 3 PM

$15 for adults; $5 for students

This self-guided tour of the mansion is sure to fill you with holiday cheer! Explore our award-winning holiday experience, complete with over a dozen dazzling Christmas trees, sparkling seasonal décor, and a glimpse into the holidays of the past at Brucemore, including the famous basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. Follow in the footsteps of the families of Brucemore as you explore the history of the mansion.

Holiday Nights: A Brucemore Christmas Experience

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays in December | 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Additional tours on Tuesday, December 17 | 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Entry times every 30 minutes. Last entry time at 7:30 PM.

$18 for adults; $10 for students

In the glow of thousands of twinkling lights, enjoy a showcase of over a dozen Christmas trees and relish in the magic of the Brucemore mansion at night. Our Holiday Nights experience gives guests the opportunity for self-guided exploration of four floors of holiday splendor, including the famous basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. This breathtaking view of Brucemore is sure to bring Christmas alive for the whole family.

December 9 & 10 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Entry times every 30 minutes. Last entry time at 7:00 PM.

$10 per child; $5 per adult

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, including a craft, story time, and take-home snack.

Art at Brucemore: Glass Wreath Ornament

November 17 | 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

$40 for one ornament; $55 for two ornaments

Note: All participants must purchase their own admission. The two ornament option is for one participant to create two projects.

Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for another popular workshop, just in time to kick off the holiday season! In this workshop, you will design a beautiful wreath ornament made of glass.

Art at Brucemore: Glass Cookie Plate

December 1 | 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

$40 per project

Brucemore is partnering with the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for a dough-licious addition to the Art at Brucemore series! In this workshop, participants will design a plate perfect for sharing cookies with all your favorite people this holiday season, including Santa.

Art at Brucemore: Double Glass Holiday Tree

December 8 | 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

$50 per project

Double the trees means double the fun! In this workshop, you will design a beautiful double glass tree decoration using warm glass techniques. Both trees will share a single stand, so you can create a forest of sparkling trees to brighten your home for the holidays. Projects include a wooden display stand.

January 10, 11, 17*, 18, 24, & 25
*sold out

Doors open at 7:00 PM, performance begins at 7:30 PM

$50 per person (21+)

Brucemore and SPT Theatre are excited to bring A Modern Salon back to the Great Hall of the mansion! Join us for an evening of music and stories with SPT founders and special guests. Emulating the Parisian salons at the turn of the 20th century, guests can experience an evening of wine tasting and light food as if they were friends of the Douglas family who called the estate home.