Satisfy your curiosity about Brucemore!
This 90-minute all-access guided tour takes you across the estate and inside rarely-seen rooms of the mansion. Peek inside typically closed buildings built for servant housing or hobby use, discover the curiosities and oddities of the mansion, and get the answer to a frequently-asked question – what is behind that door? As part of this tour, you will see the infamous mansion basement and experience the sights and sounds of a “rainstorm” in the Tahitian Room, which is an exclusive perk of the Nooks and Crannies tour!
This tour begins outside the Carriage House and covers multiple buildings on the estate. Tickets for this special themed tour are available for advanced sale only. Space is limited and this tour frequently sells out.
What to do when you arrive
- Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
- Once onsite, follow signs towards the Carriage House.
- Please check in with staff outside the Carriage House at the time on your ticket. Check-in may be moved indoors in the event of rain.
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.
- Nooks and Crannies tours consist of substantial walking and standing. These tours begin outdoors and cover uneven surfaces. 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. If you arrive onsite more than 10 minutes before the tour, please enjoy exploring the grounds before checking in with your guide at the Carriage House.
- If you miss your tour start time, you may be subject to a shortened tour.
- 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.
Fall 2024 Dates:
- Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
- Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 PM
- Thursday, September 26 at 5:30 PM
- Thursday, October 3 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
- Thursday, October 10 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
- Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
- Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
- Thursday, October 31 at 5:30 PM – SOLD OUT
Admission:
- $18.00 Adult
- $10.00 Student (4+)
- Brucemore donors receive a $5 discount per ticket.
- A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.
