Brucemore

05/29/2026

Escape the ordinary this summer! Experience a season full of live music, dance, and family theatre in a one-of-a-kind setting. Save the date for these upcoming events!

Tickets are on sale now for:

-A Night Out at Brucemore (June 5)
-Mansion Mixer: Tiki Talk (June 25)
-Theatre Cedar Rapids Outdoors at Brucemore: Disney's Finding Nemo (July 10-26)
-Linn County Blues Society's Bluesmore (August 1)
-A Night with Melissa Tormene (August 7 & 8)
-Music in the Courtyard: The Name is Bond. James Bond. (August 12-15)
-Level Up Live! (September 4 & 5)

And don't forget that we have a FREE event with Ballet Des Moines coming up on June 13! Join us from 5:00 to 7:45 PM for an evening of arts activities and performances.

There are a few events on our summer lineup that will go on sale at a later date. Stay tuned for details!

From one-of-a-kind live music to children's theatre, there is something for everyone at Brucemore this summer!

05/25/2026

Why do we wear poppies on Memorial Day? 🌺

Thank you to our Curator of Landscape David Morton for sharing the history behind this meaningful flower and remembering and honoring those who served.

05/23/2026

Cold weather can't stop a great show! We moved our SOLD OUT Live from the Artisan Studio event featuring Vibe CR indoors, but the energy was just as big as any outdoor show. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported local arts. If you were there, tell us your favorite song of the night in the comments!

05/15/2026

We're just under a month away from welcoming Ballet Des Moines back to Brucemore! 🩰 Join us on June 13 from 5:00 to 7:45 PM for an evening of dance, art making, and community. This special FREE event will feature performances by Ballet Des Moines and Brucemore's Artisan Studio along with arts activities provided by amazing community organizations.

If you can't make it to Brucemore on June 13, you can find us on the road with Ballet Des Moines on their other tour stops!

2026 Tour Locations
June 4: Omaha, NE | Gene Leahy Mall at the Riverfront
June 6: North Liberty, IA | Centennial Park
June 10: Waterloo, IA | RiverLoop Amphitheater
June 11: Des Moines, IA | Waterworks Park
June 13: Cedar Rapids, IA | Brucemore

05/12/2026

📰 Now you can say your Brucemore visit is for your health!

A new study shows that regular engagement with the arts can lead to healthier aging. If you want to reap the benefits of making art, check out this upcoming workshop!

May 31 - Art at Brucemore: Clay Peony Wall Hanging

A new study finds that enjoyment of arts and culture slows down biological aging.

05/08/2026

When her husband passed away in 1881, Caroline Sinclair became a widow at only 33. Her love for her six children helped her to face the future with resiliency. She built the home that later became Brucemore as a refuge for her family.

Visit Brucemore this Mother's Day weekend to learn more about Caroline and her legacy. Self-guided tours will be available from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Guided tours will be available at 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, and 3:30 PM on Saturday.

05/08/2026

We're looking forward to seeing this cast on the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheatre stage this July! Just keep swimming to the the TCR box office to get your tickets. 🐟

🐠 Just keep swimming…to Brucemore this summer! Congratulations to the cast of TCR's upcoming production of Disney's Finding Nemo. Marlin, Dory, Nemo, and friends are heading outdoors for an unforgettable adventure beginning July 10. Secure your tickets now: https://www.theatrecr.org/series/disneys-finding-nemo-outdoors-at-brucemore/

05/02/2026

You probably shouldn't snoop when you visit a friend's house, but snooping is encouraged when you visit Brucemore during Nooks and Crannies tours! 🔍 👀

We received this comment from a visitor who took the tour with her granddaughter. Even our curator agreed that snooping is the best part of this behind-the-scenes experience! Join in the nosy fun by getting your tickets before spring Nooks and Crannies tours end on May 30.

🔗Find details and tickets at brucemore.org/nooksandcrannies

05/01/2026

April showers bring May flowers. 🌧️🌷 After a very rainy April, we're looking forward to enjoying more flowers and warmer weather this month! If you need to add a little floral color to your May outings, don't forget that you can explore our 26-acre estate for free anytime the gates are open.

04/30/2026

Did you know that early jigsaw puzzles didn't have interlocking pieces? One bump to the table while putting pieces together could undo hours of work! Helen Haskell Noyes, a friend of Brucemore's Irene Douglas, made several puzzles like these with unique, abstract pieces. You can see this bookplate puzzle and other examples of her work during mansion tours through May 31. Use the link in the comments to start planning your visit!