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Coffee & Kolache Reception

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

Cost: Paid admission required, but members are always free!Join us for a coffee and kolache reception to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, "Revolution 1989," and the NCSML's new affiliation with the Smithsonian. While you are here learn more about the perks of Smithsonian affiliation and visit the new exhibition! The coffee and kolache will...

Coffee & Kolache Reception

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

Cost: Paid admission required, but members are always free!Join us for a coffee and kolache reception to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, "Revolution 1989," and the NCSML's new affiliation with the Smithsonian. While you are here learn more about the perks of Smithsonian affiliation and visit the new exhibition! The coffee and kolache will...

Family Film: The Fabulous World of Jules Verne

Cost: $5 for adults, $2 for children under age 18When genius scientist Professor Roche and his aide, Simon, are abducted by pirates, the professor doesn’t understand the gravity of the situation. But Simon realizes the pirates want to use a strong explosive for world domination. Simon tries to thwart the plans of the pirate captain,...

Family Film: The Fabulous World of Jules Verne

Cost: $5 for adults, $2 for children under age 18When genius scientist Professor Roche and his aide, Simon, are abducted by pirates, the professor doesn’t understand the gravity of the situation. But Simon realizes the pirates want to use a strong explosive for world domination. Simon tries to thwart the plans of the pirate captain,...

Uprka and Wine

Cost: $30Joža Uprka used his paintings to help document the traditions and folk life of Southern Moravia. With the way he detailed the outfits and faces of his subjects, it would seem a daunting task to try to paint like him, but have no fear! Tonight you will be guided through your own painting inspired...

Uprka and Wine

Cost: $30Joža Uprka used his paintings to help document the traditions and folk life of Southern Moravia. With the way he detailed the outfits and faces of his subjects, it would seem a daunting task to try to paint like him, but have no fear! Tonight you will be guided through your own painting inspired...

Scouting at the Museum

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

Cost: $10/Scout; first leader free; $10/additional adults. Bring sack lunch.***This event is at capacity*** View our upcoming March event here. Work toward your Citizenship in the World badge at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library!  Youth in Scouts BSA will get a chance to explore the museum, meet people involved in global issues,...

Scouting at the Museum

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

Cost: $10/Scout; first leader free; $10/additional adults. Bring sack lunch.***This event is at capacity*** View our upcoming March event here. Work toward your Citizenship in the World badge at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library!  Youth in Scouts BSA will get a chance to explore the museum, meet people involved in global issues,...

Free First Saturday for Students: Madame Plam and the Women’s Suffrage

Cost: FreeWomen had the right to vote in Czechoslovakia since it was formed in 1918. This was all because of the Women’s Suffragette Movement and the women who fought for equal rights. Františka Plamínková – or Madame Plam – was a teacher, journalist, and suffragette in Czechoslovakia, but she also traveled to help women in...