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Museum Store Open House

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

Please join us to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a wine and cheese open house hosted by the Museum Store! • Nonmember in-store discount drawing during open house for up to 20% off full-price merchandise.* • Special Member discount is valid online and in-store Nov. 13 & 14. • First chance to shop our...

Christmas Cookies III – Christmas Coconut Cookies & Masaryk’s Cookies

This class will introduce you to two delicious cookies. The first is a light coconut cookie prepared from whipped egg whites and coconut. The second is a nutty cookie named after the first Czechoslovakian president, Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (it is said that this was his favorite kind of cookie). Note: Suitable for vegetarians.Join us from...

Czech Christmas Meal

Pea soup is one of the most traditional Christmas meals in the Czech Republic, served as a smaller appetizer portion before main courses. It is unbelievably delicious and easy to prepare. In this class, we'll be preparing pea soup alongside a little bit more modern Czech Christmas meal, Schnitzel with homemade potato salad. Schnitzel originated...

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...