Some of Iowa’s remaining World War II veterans plan to attend an event Thursday at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library that will feature their stories. World War II historian Jiří Klůc, a doctoral student at Charles University in Prague, is traveling from the Czech Republic to capture first-hand oral histories of...
Join us for a unique learning experience in which you will learn how to make your very own kroj (Czech and Slovak National Costume). In this weeklong course, you will use a pattern to sew the various components of a kroj under the guidance of master folk artist Brenda Lesan. Specialty supplies imported from Slovakia...
NCSML will be closed for Independence Day, July 4. Normal museum hours resume July 5.
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...
Students 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
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...
Join 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 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...
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...
