Cedar Rapids - A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Tours
A Brucemore Christmas: Self-Guided Tours
Details:
Enjoy the festive season at Brucemore! This self-guided tour of the mansion is sure to fill you with holiday cheer! Explore our award-winning holiday tour experience, complete with over a dozen dazzling Christmas trees, sparkling seasonal décor, and a glimpse into the holidays of the past at Brucemore. Follow in the footsteps of the families of Brucemore as you explore the history of the mansion. Visit the landing page for A Brucemore Christmas to see all available tour dates and times. Tickets are sold for staggered entry times at half-hour intervals. Tickets may be purchased at the door, subject to availability. Tour entry times can sell out, especially on weekends or evenings, and close to Christmas Day. If you are planning to purchase tickets at the door, please use the link above to check if tickets are available for your desired entry time. Please go directly to the mansion to purchase tickets in person or check in. Admission: $15.00 Adult $5.00 Student (4+) Free Youth (3 and under) Brucemore Supporters receive $5.00 off per ticket A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders. Tour Details We want you to have a fun and festive experience! To help make the most of your visit, we’ve prepared a few tips. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here, our team is happy to help. Please email us or call 319-362-7375 to reach a Brucemore staff member. What to expect from your visit: All Brucemore holiday tours are self-guided experiences. We have informative signs and audio features throughout the mansion to enhance your experience. If you have any questions, we encourage you to ask a member of our team. We love to share stories from Brucemore’s history! We’re excited to offer special guided access to the basement Tahitian Room and Grizzly Bar. A staff member will take a group to these rooms approximately every 30 minutes. Self-guided tours allow you to explore at your own pace. We recommend planning for at least 45 minutes to enjoy the beautiful historic interior design and holiday decorations. 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.
Tours of the mansion consist of substantial walking and standing. The historic mansion is not 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 with specific questions. If you need a seat during your visit, a member of our team can show you chairs that are available to use.
Navigating the site:
The entrance to the estate is on Linden Drive. Some GPS systems may try to take you to another gate. This video and this labeled Google Map can help you plan your route to the entrance before you arrive.
When you arrive on to the site, follow signs to the mansion. Parking is available a short walk from the entrance. If parking near the mansion is full, overflow parking is available near the Carriage House, which is a short walk from the mansion.
Tour check-in is inside the mansion. Please enter through the front door, located next to the circle drive.
Planning for your experience:
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.
Please consider leaving bags or other large personal items in your vehicle. A coat rack is available, but will not be monitored.
Before or after your tour, put on your hat and gloves and explore Brucemore’s grounds during your visit! The estate includes a formal garden, a white garden, orchard, pet cemetery, and more that are especially beautiful after a snowfall.
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.
Ticket and Photo Policies:
All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here.
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.
Want to enjoy more from Brucemore this holiday season? Visit our holidays page to see other upcoming tours and programs!
