Explore and Create Day | Enjoy free arts activities & $5 self-guided mansion tours.

Looking for a way to indulge your curiosity and your creativity this fall? Visit Brucemore on October 10 to enjoy free arts activities and lawn games on the grounds. The mansion will be open for self-guided tours for only $5 per person. This is the perfect chance to enjoy early autumn weather and see our current seasonal collections feature highlighting objects related to Cedar Rapids industries.
📅 Event Date: Saturday, October 10
🕰️ Event Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🎫 Event Admission:
- $5 for self-guided tours
- Free outdoor arts activities and lawn games
- Brucemore Supporters receive free access to self-guided tours
- A $4 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders. Tickets may be purchased at the door without a processing fee.
What to expect from a self-guided 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 4:30 PM. The mansion will close at 5:00 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.