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Blindfolded: Europe on the Road to the Great War Public Opening

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

Join us in celebrating our newest exhibition, Blindfolded: Europe on the Road to the Great War. Created by two graduate students from Palacký University Olomouc in the Czech Republic, the exhibition commemorates the 100th Anniversary of World War I. While you are here, stop by the information desk to get your admission tickets to see our...

History on the 8’s lecture: Czechoslovak Exile After 1948

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

Cost: Free, RSVP required. Seating is limited Dr. Martin Nekola, a political science scholar and author from Prague, will discuss all aspects of the Czechoslovak Cold War Exile focusing on immigrants in the United States. A cash bar and refreshments will be available. About the Speaker: Martin Nekola, Ph.D., received his doctorate in political science...

History on the 8’s lecture: Czechoslovak Exile After 1948

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

Cost: Free, RSVP required. Seating is limited Dr. Martin Nekola, a political science scholar and author from Prague, will discuss all aspects of the Czechoslovak Cold War Exile focusing on immigrants in the United States. A cash bar and refreshments will be available. About the Speaker: Martin Nekola, Ph.D., received his doctorate in political science...

Free First Saturdays for Students: Spooky Stories

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

Cost: Free for students, regular admission for non-students. Prague, like many older cities, has loads of stories about spooky spirits and happenings. There's a huge variety of creepy characters in ghost stories, from Golems and devils to hovering ghost babies. Stop in anytime today to learn more about these spooky stories and Prague Ghosts.  The...

Free First Saturdays for Students: Spooky Stories

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

Cost: Free for students, regular admission for non-students. Prague, like many older cities, has loads of stories about spooky spirits and happenings. There's a huge variety of creepy characters in ghost stories, from Golems and devils to hovering ghost babies. Stop in anytime today to learn more about these spooky stories and Prague Ghosts.  The...

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration

See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration

See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.

History on Tap: Not Guts About It + Costume Contest!

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

Cost: Free, registration preferred. Location: NCSML Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. With Halloween creeping around the corner we’ll take a look at some defining Czech horror films with the NCSML’s own Kaitlin Schlotfelt. We will have themed cocktails and also be holding a spooky costume contest after the talk. So make sure to put your...

History on Tap: Not Guts About It + Costume Contest!

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

Cost: Free, registration preferred. Location: NCSML Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. With Halloween creeping around the corner we’ll take a look at some defining Czech horror films with the NCSML’s own Kaitlin Schlotfelt. We will have themed cocktails and also be holding a spooky costume contest after the talk. So make sure to put your...