The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is delighted to be hosting the 11th Annual Conference of Czech Schools in North America. The conference, conducted entirely in Czech, offers an intensive two-day training program, opportunities to meet Czech dignitaries and academics, and as always, traditional Czech food. The registration fee includes: Friday, June 2...
Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolach! Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live or YouTube Live. NCSML Curator, Stefanie Kohn, returns this month to highlight Brilliant Bohemian Garnets, a one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets...
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Sponsored by: UFG Insurance
Join us each Monday in the Skala Bartizal Library for the next six weeks as we read and discuss “Journey for Freedom: Defection from Communist Czechoslovakia" by Peter Vodenka. Discussions will be led by NCSML Volunteer, Steve Pederson. This is a fascinating true story of determination, mortal danger, and success. After ten years of planning...
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library continues to partner with Anna Cooková, an instructor with CzechTalk, to offer online Czech language and culture lessons. The summer Beginner’s Czech Language & Culture I starts on Monday, June 12, 2023. Each class will be held from 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. central time every Monday...
Join us each Monday in the Skala Bartizal Library for the next six weeks as we read and discuss “Journey for Freedom: Defection from Communist Czechoslovakia" by Peter Vodenka. Discussions will be led by NCSML Volunteer, Steve Pederson. This is a fascinating true story of determination, mortal danger, and success. After ten years of planning...
A one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic is only making one stop in America — and that’s in Iowa. Over 300 objects that feature the fiery red gemstones will be on display. Many pieces are garnet-decorated jewelry, but others are household items like eyeglasses, mirrors,...
Enjoy a guided tour of Brilliant Bohemian Garnets by Dr. Lucie Kodišová from the Department of Older Czech History at the National Museum in Prague from where the artifacts have traveled from. Brilliant Bohemian Garnets is a one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic and is...
Join us each Monday in the Skala Bartizal Library for the next six weeks as we read and discuss “Journey for Freedom: Defection from Communist Czechoslovakia" by Peter Vodenka. Discussions will be led by NCSML Volunteer, Steve Pederson. This is a fascinating true story of determination, mortal danger, and success. After ten years of planning...
See members of the Blue Ribbon Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild demonstrate their skills. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the third Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.
See members of the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild demonstrate their embroidery skills. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the fourth Thursday in Rozek Grand Hall.Cost: Free
Join us each Monday in the Skala Bartizal Library for the next six weeks as we read and discuss “Journey for Freedom: Defection from Communist Czechoslovakia" by Peter Vodenka. Discussions will be led by NCSML Volunteer, Steve Pederson. This is a fascinating true story of determination, mortal danger, and success. After ten years of planning...
Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian, on a walking tour of historic New Bohemia. Learn the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood. Special stories associated with architectural landmarks in New Bohemia will be highlighted. The tour will begin and end at Masaryk Park (east end of the Bridge of Lions/16th avenue bridge). Wear comfortable...
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Sponsored by: UFG Insurance
