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, don’t forget 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.
What to know before you go
- Admission includes activities and exploration on the first, second, and third floors of the mansion. The basement will not be open during this event.
- This event has limited capacity to keep the evening intimate and special, tickets are only available for purchase in advance and will not be for sale at the door.
- If you have any questions about the event 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 from the mansion entrance.
- Please check-in with staff at the mansion at the time on your ticket.
- The mansion entrance is on the south side of the building, through the front door under the porte cochere next to the circle drive.
- 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.
- 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 specific information.
- Early admittance may not be available during peak times, and we do not have a lobby to allow you to wait indoors.
- 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.
- 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.
Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!
Event Dates
- December 9 & 10
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Entry times every 30 minutes. Last entry time at 7:00 PM.
Admission:
- $5 Adult – All adults accompanying children to this event must have a ticket for entry.
- $10.00 Youth (12 and under) – Infants through age 12 qualify for child pricing and must have a ticket for entry.
- Brucemore supporters receive a $3 discount per ticket.
- A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.
