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Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl

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

Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2022 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself. Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 16...

Christmas Cookies II – Christmas Mini Pavlovas & Rum Pralines

New Class! The name “Pavlova” relates to the decadent dessert that some people consider very technical and often intimidating. In this class, we are going to prepare this dessert in its’ mini-Christmas version: one with snowy cream and golden edible glitter and the second version with green cream. And to top it off with a...

Origin, Development, and Demise of Folk Dress in the Czech Lands

Located on a lovely Baroque-Renaissance farm, the Muzeum Ostrov Lidových Krojů (Island of Folk Dress Museum) boasts the largest collection of Kroj from all over the Czech Republic. Learn from Bc. Josef Vacek, the Deputy Director of Muzeum Ostrov Lidových Krojů, about the most interesting collection items they have and listen to some of their...

Christmas Cookies III – Mini Chocolate Roll with Parisian Cream

New Class! This cookie is an exquisite combination of a nutty cookie and a nice portion of chocolaty Parisian cream. All are coated in a fine layer of chocolate that ties it all together. This cookie has all it takes to become one of your favorites! Note: Suitable for vegetariansJoin us from the comfort of ...

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Closed for Thanksgiving

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open on Friday during our normal business hours.

Christmas Cookies IV – Moroccan Cookies & Walnut Cookie Sandwich with Rum Cream

New Class! In this class, we are going to prepare and enjoy two very different cookies: Moroccan cookies, a crunchy cookie with dried fruit and nuts, and a walnut cookie sandwich, a couple of nutty cookies connected with decadent rum cream and then partially dipped in chocolate. Both will be a real treat and will...

Coffee and Kolach

Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolach! Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live or YouTube Live. This month, NCSML Director of Museum Store & Visitor Services, Andrea Siebenmann will be discussing Czech and Slovak holiday traditions while...

“My Kind of Christmas” Holiday Performance

To kick off our weekend of festivities, join us on December 2 for “My Kind of Christmas,” a holiday musical performance by multitalented Czech jazz singer and musician, Martina Barta, accompanied by Italian pianist, Francesco Pollon. Together, they will perform favorites sure to put you in the holiday spirit!Cost: Online ticket sales have now closed....

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Old World Christmas Market 2022

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

You do not want to miss our 13th year of making spirits bright. The Old World Christmas Market is inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. Experience a delightful market with local handcrafted items, delicious treats, entertainment and activities for people of all ages. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and...