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Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration

See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration

See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.

History on Tap: Not Guts About It + Costume Contest!

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

Cost: Free, registration preferred. Location: NCSML Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. With Halloween creeping around the corner we’ll take a look at some defining Czech horror films with the NCSML’s own Kaitlin Schlotfelt. We will have themed cocktails and also be holding a spooky costume contest after the talk. So make sure to put your...

History on Tap: Not Guts About It + Costume Contest!

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

Cost: Free, registration preferred. Location: NCSML Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. With Halloween creeping around the corner we’ll take a look at some defining Czech horror films with the NCSML’s own Kaitlin Schlotfelt. We will have themed cocktails and also be holding a spooky costume contest after the talk. So make sure to put your...

National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka from the George Drost Collection Member Opening

Cost: Free for NCSML members. RSVP required. Join us on Friday, Oct. 12, for an exclusive members’-only preview and exhibit opening celebration! See National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka from the George Drost Collection before it opens to the public, savor traditional Czech and Slovak hors d’oeuvres, hear a special presentation by collector George Drost, and enjoy live...

National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka from the George Drost Collection Member Opening

Cost: Free for NCSML members. RSVP required. Join us on Friday, Oct. 12, for an exclusive members’-only preview and exhibit opening celebration! See National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka from the George Drost Collection before it opens to the public, savor traditional Czech and Slovak hors d’oeuvres, hear a special presentation by collector George Drost, and enjoy live...

Public Opening of National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka from the George Drost Collection

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

In the first exhibition of the art work of Joža Uprka in the United States, the NCSML will present stunning oil paintings, posters, and mixed media on loan from the George Drost Collection. Joža Uprka (1861 – 1940) was a Czech painter and graphic artist whose work combined elements of Romanticism and Art Nouveau to...

Public Opening of National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka from the George Drost Collection

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

In the first exhibition of the art work of Joža Uprka in the United States, the NCSML will present stunning oil paintings, posters, and mixed media on loan from the George Drost Collection. Joža Uprka (1861 – 1940) was a Czech painter and graphic artist whose work combined elements of Romanticism and Art Nouveau to...

Pumpkin Painting Party

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

Cost: $5 per child, seating is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For each paid child admission, one adult may attend for free. Please RSVP by Friday, October 12. Have a spooktacular time at the museum painting pumpkins, crunching on snacks, and sipping cider! Everyone is encouraged to wear spooky, silly, beautiful, or...