Self-Guided Mansion Tours

Discover over a century of Cedar Rapids history! On Saturday, June 13, from 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Brucemore is offering self-guided tours of the mansion. Explore the beautiful rooms of the mansion at your own pace. Knowledgeable staff will be available to answer your questions as you learn about the history of the site. When you are finished visiting the mansion, Brucemore welcomes you to explore our 26 acres of grounds and gardens at no additional cost. 
Please go to the mansion to check-in for these tours. Tickets are available for advance purchase or at the door, subject to availability. 
Admission

Adult: $10.00
Student: $5.00
Three & under: Free
Brucemore Supporters receive self-guided mansion tour admission at no cost. 
A $4.00 processing fee is applied to all transactions made online or over the phone. 

What to expect from this tour: 

Self-guided mansion tours do not include access to buildings other than the mansion. 
Access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar will be led by a member of our visitor services team approximately every 30 minutes. 
You may take as much or as little time in the mansion as you’d like, but we recommend planning to spend 45 minutes in the mansion to allow enough time to explore. 
The last entry time for self-guided tours is 3:30 PM. The mansion will close at 4:30 PM. 
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. The mansion does not have an elevator. Please make the best decision for the accessibility of your party with this knowledge. 

What to do when you arrive: 

Enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Please do not use the exit gate on First Avenue to enter the site. 
Once onsite, follow signs towards the mansion. 
There is on-site parking a short walk from the mansion entrance. 
If you purchased tickets in advance, please check-in with staff at the mansion at the time listed on your ticket. If you need to purchase a ticket, you can do that at the mansion when you arrive, subject to availability.