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** SOLD OUT** Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Guided Tour

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

** TOUR IS FULL AND HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JAN. 14 DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS** Join Lifelong Learning Specialist Jacob Lesan for the last guided tour of Brilliant Bohemian Garnets, where you’ll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the nearly 200 objects that feature the fiery red gemstones. Cost includes full museum admission.Cost:...

Museum Store Closed For Inventory

NCSML Museum Store will be closed January 15 for inventory. You can still shop online at store.ncsml.org. The Museum and its galleries are open as normal.

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 Vera’s Story by J.K. DeRosa. Czech'em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month following the reading of each months selected book. About the book Vera’s Story is a deeply personal one. It is the powerful tale...

Bring Your Own Arts and Crafts Open House at NCSML

Alliant Energy Classroom 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of arts and crafts with fellow makers. Either bring a project you are already working on, or participate in any of the arts and crafts activities prepared by our education team. This event is free and open to the public. Make sure to RSVP early as space is limited!Cost:...

Bring Your Own Arts and Crafts Open House at NCSML

Alliant Energy Classroom 1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids, IA

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of arts and crafts with fellow makers. Either bring a project you are already working on, or participate in any of the arts and crafts activities prepared by our education team. This event is free and open to the public. Make sure to RSVP early as space is limited!Cost:...

Marj Nejdl: Master Folk Artist Exhibit Opening

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

Please join us for a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. followed by an opening reception honoring the life and works of Marj Nejdl, a “Living Iowa Treasure” as designed by the Iowa Arts Council. Light refreshments will be served.Marj Nejdl learned to decorate eggs in the traditional Czech style at an early age. Continuing the...