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Closed for Thanksgiving

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be closed on Thursday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open on Friday, November 26 during our normal business hours.

Christmas Cookies IV – May Beetle Cookie

The May Beetle is an outstanding cookie with a delicate meringue top and a rich chocolate-rum cream. You can attend this course without having attended its’ predecessors. Note: Suitable for vegetariansJoin us from the comfort of  your home on Zoom and learn from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka in these hands-on interactive classes. Slepicka graduated from...

Coffee and Kolach

Join us for our December 3 Coffee and Kolach at 1 p.m. on Facebook Live where we'll talk with Master Czech Folk Artist, Marj Nejdl! She'll be sharing her artistry with us, including the 2021 limited edition Christmas ornament. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML each first Friday of the...

Event Series Old World Christmas Market 2021

Old World Christmas Market 2021

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

You do not want to miss our 12th 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...

Event Series Old World Christmas Market 2021

Old World Christmas Market 2021

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

You do not want to miss our 12th 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...

From Dvořák to Martinů: Ester Pavlů in Recital

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

In celebration of the 180th anniversary of Antonín Dvořák’s birth and the 80th anniversary of Bohuslav Martinů’s arrival in the U.S., NCSML and the Czech Center New York are proud to present a performance by Czech mezzo-soprano Ester Pavlů, special guest Slovak baritone Vladimír Chmelo, with piano accompaniment by Ahmad Hedar. The evening’s program will...