• Vánočka – Sweet Czech Braided Bread

    Vánočka is often called “Houska” in the USA. The name “vánočka” comes from “Vánoce”, which means Christmas in Czech. It is a scrumptious sweet bread with raisins and almonds, which is very common to serve on Christmas morning in the Czech Republic (December 24th). It can be served plain, with butter, or with butter and...

  • Czech’em Out Book Club

    Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library this month where we'll discuss When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann. Czech'em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month following the reading of each months selected book. About the book In this remarkably moving memoir Ariana Neumann dives into the secrets of...

  • NCSML Closed

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

    NCSML is closed for Christmas Eve, December 24, and Christmas Day, December 25.

  • NCSML Closed

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

    NCSML is closed for Christmas Eve, December 24, and Christmas Day, December 25.

  • Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations

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

    See 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 Hall.Cost: Free

  • Closed for New Year’s Day

    The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 for New Year’s Day.

  • 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...