NCSML will be closed at noon on Friday, Sep. 20 for BrewNost. NCSML will also be closed from 9 am - 3 pm on Friday, Sep. 27 for the President's Visit. The museum will reopen from 3:30 pm - 6 pm.

A Week of Celebration focuses on all of our exciting upcoming events in September, including new exhibits, BrewNost, and the President's Visit!

Exhibits

Membership

Members of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library receive admission to our exhibits, subscriptions to our biannual journal (Slovo) and our bi-annual newsletter (MOST), enrollment in our Time Travelers Program (including benefits at 100+ museums), and access to members-only events.

Donate

Without our members, sponsors, and other supporters, we would not be where we are today. We have made it our mission to ensure that the culture, people, and histories are celebrated, embraced, and shared — your support helps us accomplish that mission.

Volunteer

It is with the help of our dedicated volunteers that the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library continues to serve the community. We have tasks to engage all ages and abilities levels. Our volunteers reported advancing their communication skills and acquiring job skills.

Calendar of Events

We strive to provide informative, engaging, and most importantly – FUN events to the Cedar Rapids area. Our events focus mainly on the history of the Czech and Slovak people, with hands on workshops, informative history lessons, and exhibit opening receptions.

Featured Events

Exodus Report Exhibit Opening

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Award-winning photojournalist Jana Rajcova has been collecting stories of Ukrainians who escaped the Russian invasion and found their refuge in Slovakia and documenting them in her Exodus Report. Jana has...

The Miloslav and Eva Rechcigl Research Room Dedication

Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Our new Miloslav and Eva Rechcigl Research Room opens Saturday, September 21. Please join us for this dedication with honored guest and speaker Miloslav Rechcigl Jr., Ph.D. Light refreshments will...

Contemporary Takes on Folk Motifs Exhibit Opening

Petrik Gallery 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The new Contemporary Takes on Folk Motifs exhibit will be opening in our Petrik Gallery on September 24, 2024! The designs and patterns of Moravian folk art are centuries old....

The Slovak Epic Exhibit Opening

Jiruska Gallery 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Slovak Epic exhibit will be opening in the NCSML permanent exhibit area on September 25, 2024 as a result of cooperation with Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave...

NCSML Orloj Clocktower Unveiling

The grand unveiling of our astronomical clocktower is happening on Friday, September 27 at noon and is free and open to the public! The dedication will be joined by President...

Upcoming Events