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Coffee and Kolach
As the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library celebrates it’s 50th anniversary throughout 2024, our Kava & Kolac (Coffee & Kolach) series will feature programs, concerts, highlights, and special events. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML via Facebook Live or YouTube Live each first Friday of the month. Join us...
Free First Saturday for Students
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesStudents of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card. Cost: Free with student ID. Sponsored by: UFG Insurance
Wine Dinner
An evening of delicious food paired with flavorful wine is the perfect way to spend your next dinner together. Join us as we partner with Peppercorn Food Company to host this extravagant summer evening. Menu Wild Mushroom Pate~ Local Sourdough, Garden Heirloom Tomato Confit, and Topped with Anchovy Relish. Paired with Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc Summer...
Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau Exhibit Tour
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesJoin Curator Stefanie Kohn for a guided tour of Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau, where you’ll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the 75 works in the exhibit, including rare original lithographs and proofs, paintings, drawings, posters, books, and portfolios from the Dhawan Collection, one of the finest private collections of Mucha’s...
Czech’em Out Book Club
Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesCzech'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: My Antonia In this powerful novel, Willa Cather, creates the story...
Katelyn Bouska – Conversation at the Piano: Women in Czech Music
Concert & Conversations at the Piano with Katelyn Bouska We are delighted to present the upcoming concerts: “A Deeper Perspective: special program for the Year of Czech Music exploring new contexts of Dvořák and Smetana, the pillars of Czech music” & “České skladatelky: exploring the path of women composers in Czech music” with renowned Czech-American...
Katelyn Bouska – Conversation at the Piano: Women in Czech Music
Concert & Conversations at the Piano with Katelyn Bouska We are delighted to present the upcoming concerts: “A Deeper Perspective: special program for the Year of Czech Music exploring new contexts of Dvořák and Smetana, the pillars of Czech music” & “České skladatelky: exploring the path of women composers in Czech music” with renowned Czech-American...
Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau Exhibit Tour
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesJoin Curator Stefanie Kohn for a guided tour of Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau, where you’ll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the 75 works in the exhibit, including rare original lithographs and proofs, paintings, drawings, posters, books, and portfolios from the Dhawan Collection, one of the finest private collections of Mucha’s...