Brucemore

Brucemore inspires community interaction with history, preservation, and the arts. Our vision is twofold: 1) To expand the legacy of Brucemore’s families in making Iowa a better place to live, work, and visit. 2) To model a balance of best practices in preservation and innovative use.

Brucemore inspires community interaction with history, preservation, and the arts. The 1880s mansion, six other historic structures, 26-acres of gardens and grounds, and tens of thousands of objects and archival documents serve as an irreplaceable foundation representing more than 130 years of history. Since 1981, more than one million people have visited the carefully preserved estate for community, cultural, and heritage programs.

Volunteers fulfill Brucemore's mission in a variety of ways including assisting with cultural events and as stewards of our landscape. Your involvement in our volunteer activities is vital to the ongoing success of the organization. Contact us to discover how you can become involved in sharing and supporting this irreplaceable community asset.