Czech’Em Out Book Club

Czech'em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month with NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library following the reading of each months selected book. You can purchase this month's book from our museum store. About this months book: Weeds: A Farm Daughter's Lament Family farms were once found all...

Special “Love” Evening with the Slovak Srdcovka Band

Looking for a unique post-Valentine’s Day outing or date night? Join us on February 19 for an unforgettable evening of Slovak music and culture with the Srdcovka Band. Their blend of traditional and modern Slovak tunes will have you dancing in no time! Enjoy a selection of refreshments, including wine, kolache, and our popular Chlebicky—traditional...

2025 NCSML Annual Meeting with Czech Heritage Foundation

Please join us for the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Annual Meeting of the Membership at 5:00 p.m. Updates will be given by President and CEO Cecilia Rokusek, a financial report of 2024, and election of new members of the NCSML Board of Trustees. Following the annual meeting, attendees are invited to join...

Classic & Modern Czech & Slovak Cuisine XVII

THIRD CLASS: Kuře na Paprice (Creamy Paprika Chicken with Dumplings February 27, 2025 @ 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. CST Dive into Czech cuisine with Kuře na Paprice (Creamy Paprika Chicken with Dumplings)! This popular dish features succulent chicken bathed in a rich, creamy paprika sauce paired perfectly with traditional dumplings. Our class guides you step-by-step...

A Legendary Night of Czech & Slovak Rock Music with Petr Janda

For over six decades, Petr Janda has been a pioneering force in Czech and Slovak rock music. As the leader of Olympic, one of the most iconic rock bands in Central Europe, Janda's influence has spanned generations. Petr Janda who regularly sells out large venues back home and even had the honor of opening for...

2025 Economic Summit

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

May 2, 2025 Registration required by Thursday, April 10, 2025 A unique international partnership forum for delegations from the United States, Czech Republic and Slovakia building on the consequences of modern history with the participation of Miloslav Stašek, Czech Ambassador to the U.S. and Radovan Javorčík, Slovak Ambassador to the U.S., organized by The National...