Brucemore

10/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to make Art Deco trays today with The iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio! We loved seeing your creations.

If you missed this one, you have another chance to get creative this month during Art at Brucemore: Wire Wrap Jewlery on October 24. We can't wait to see you there!

10/15/2026

We know it's only October, but it's not too late to start planning your Brucemore holiday visit! Admission for our award-winning Christmas tours and other festive events is on sale now. Visit brucemore.org/holidays to see what's coming up and get your tickets today.

10/10/2026

Come out and enjoy Explore and Create Day at Brucemore! We have free outdoor painting with Eastern Iowa Arts Academy and you can buy drinks from 319 Drink Co. to enjoy on this lovely fall day. We'll be open until 5!

10/08/2026

Come enjoy the beautiful fall weather at Brucemore! ⛅ 🍂 The grounds are free to explore any time the gates are open.

10/02/2026

Come explore and create at Brucemore next Saturday! We'll have free arts activities and lawn games outdoors and $5 self-guided tours inside the mansion.

09/30/2026

Maybe it doesn't look a lot like Christmas now, but that doesn't mean you can't start planning your festive Brucemore visit. Tickets for holiday tours and events go on sale October 15. Our supporters receive access to a special pre-sale starting October 1 and free tickets to our Donor Holiday preview. Visit brucemore.org/holidays to see what's coming up this festive season and find a link to become a donor.

09/29/2026

In case you missed it, there's a lot coming up at Brucemore this fall! Mark your calendars and get your tickets now to celebrate spooky season with us.

Get ready for fall at Brucemore! 🍂 🎃 Tickets are available now for all October events. It's going to be a busy month, so plan ahead and get your tickets now! Click on the links below for event details.

🚪 Nooks and Crannies Tours
Thursday evenings and select Saturdays through October 29

🎨 Explore and Create Day | Enjoy free arts activities & $5 self-guided mansion tours.
October 10 | 11 AM to 5 PM

🖌️ Mansion Mixer: Busts and Brushstrokes
October 16 | 6 PM to 9 PM

🧑‍🎨 Art at Brucemore: Clay Art Deco Vanity Tray
October 18 | 12 PM to 2 PM

🔪 Murder at the Carriage Cask: A Speakeasy Murder Mystery
October 23 | 7:30 PM

🎼 Free For All Songwriting Workshop
October 24 & 25 | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🧑‍🎨 Art at Brucemore: Wire Wrap Jewlery
October 24 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🕯️ Frights by Candlelight: A Night of Literary Horror at Brucemore
October 29, 30, & November 1 | Entry times start at 5:00 PM

09/21/2026

This fall we are highlighting the stories of the industries that shaped Brucemore and Cedar Rapids! Visit now through November 8 to see rarely-displayed items connected to Sinclair & Co., the Douglas Starch Works, and Iowa Manufacturing. These special items can be seen during guided tours, Nooks and Crannies tours, and select special events.

Visit our website to start planning your Brucemore experience today!

09/15/2026

Get ready for fall at Brucemore! 🍂 🎃 Tickets are available now for all October events. It's going to be a busy month, so plan ahead and get your tickets now! Click on the links below for event details.

🚪 Nooks and Crannies Tours
Thursday evenings and select Saturdays through October 29

🎨 Explore and Create Day | Enjoy free arts activities & $5 self-guided mansion tours.
October 10 | 11 AM to 5 PM

🖌️ Mansion Mixer: Busts and Brushstrokes
October 16 | 6 PM to 9 PM

🧑‍🎨 Art at Brucemore: Clay Art Deco Vanity Tray
October 18 | 12 PM to 2 PM

🔪 Murder at the Carriage Cask: A Speakeasy Murder Mystery
October 23 | 7:30 PM

🎼 Free For All Songwriting Workshop
October 24 & 25 | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🧑‍🎨 Art at Brucemore: Wire Wrap Jewlery
October 24 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🕯️ Frights by Candlelight: A Night of Literary Horror at Brucemore
October 29, 30, & November 1 | Entry times start at 5:00 PM

09/10/2026

Our Mansion Mixers series is your exclusive opportunity to party like Howard Hall in Brucemore's basement. Grab a drink from the Grizzly Bar, then enjoy an entertaining history presentation in the very spot where the Halls hosted movie screenings in the Tahitian Room. Don't miss this Saturday's mixer for a chance to play board games throughout the mansion!

📢 Learn more: Mansion Mixer: Live, Laugh… Ludology?
📅 Saturday, September 12
🕰️ 6:00 to 9:00 PM
🎫 $25 (includes one complimentary beverage and light snacks)