In 2021 the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library conducted a membership survey and interview initiative that identified four growth priorities. These included the addition of a Digital Hub, Life-Long Learning Academy, and International Center for Freedom and Democracy. Following the survey, Neumann Monson Architects was engaged to help envision a state-of-the-art building addition...
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. Learn how we're celebrating BrewNost's 20th anniversary in a whole new way on September 15! Enjoy food and beverage from some...
Czech & Slovak Fairy Tales With Strings, is a solo performance with century-old marionettes performed by internationally known Czechoslovak puppeteer, storyteller and author Vít Hořejš. The program will includes three tales. Recommended for ages 4-104.Vít Hořejš performs a one-man show of Czech fairy tales (in English) replete with kings, clever village maidens, witches and spirits. His...
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 fall Beginner’s Czech Language & Culture I starts on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Each class will be held from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. central time every Tuesday...
The long history of the University of Olomouc, Czech Republic, dates back to the 16th century. Its unique story as the second oldest university in the Czech Republic is a great example of a successful international academic institution. It is now a modern hub of higher education and cutting-edge research centers and laboratories, in the...
Enjoy food and beverage from some of the area’s finest restaurants, local breweries and distilleries, along with international beers, wine, and spirits. Supporting the educational and cultural mission of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, this festive outdoor celebration includes live music from the Czech Plus Band, live and silent auction prizes, and the...
Czech’em Out Book Club will now have monthly discussions following the reading of each months selected book on the third Monday of the month. Join us in the Skala Bartizal Library where we'll discuss Franci’s War by Franci Rabinek Epstein. Discussions will be led by NCSML Volunteer, Steve Pederson. The engrossing memoir of a spirited...
Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian, on a walking tour of historic Czech Village. Learn the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood and hear special stories associated with architectural landmarks. The Czech Village tour will begin and end at NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW). Parking is available...
Join Curator Stefanie Kohn for a guided tour of Brilliant Bohemian Garnets, where you'll learn about the history, stories, and significance behind the nearly 200 objects that feature the fiery red gemstones. Tours will be offered each month during the exhibition. Cost includes full museum admission.Cost: General: $15 • Members: Free Each tour is limited...
Join the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America every fourth Wednesday for a stitching demonstration at the NCSML.Cost: Free
Join the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America every fourth Wednesday for a stitching demonstration at the NCSML.Cost: Free
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