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...
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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...
Valentine Gingerbread Heart
This class is coming right in time to get ready for your Valentine’s presents. In this class, you are going to learn to prepare and decorate Czech gingerbread hearts that...
Czech’em Out Book Club
Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesJoin NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library this month where we'll discuss Cowboy from Prague by Charles Heller, with the author joining the discussion virtually. Czech'em Out...
Annual Meeting of the Membership
WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesPlease join us for the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Annual Meeting of the Membership at 5:30 p.m. Updates will be given by President and CEO Cecilia Rokusek,...
“Sekaná” Czech Meatloaf
Yes, Czechs have their own recipe for meatloaf. It will nicely surprise you with its’ original flavor, ingredients, and preparation steps that are typical for this meal. And after competition,...
Peasant Gowns for American Ladies and the Meaning of Czechoslovak Folk Art
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesFolk art and culture were habitually included in the Czechoslovak national pavilions at world’s fairs in the interwar period; they were believed to highlight the historicity and authenticity of the...
Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesSee members of the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild demonstrate their embroidery skills. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the fourth Thursday in Rozek Grand...
Cedar Valley Chapter of Embroider’s Guild of America Demonstration
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesJoin the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America every fourth Wednesday for a stitching demonstration at the NCSML.Cost: Free