Closed for New Year’s Day
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 for New Year’s Day.
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 for New Year’s Day.
As the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library celebrates it’s 50th anniversary throughout 2024, our Kava & Kolac (Coffee & Kolach) series will feature programs, concerts, highlights, and special events. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML via Facebook Live or YouTube Live each first Friday of the month. To kick...
** TOUR IS FULL AND HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JAN. 14 DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS** Join Lifelong Learning Specialist Jacob Lesan for the last 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. Cost includes full museum admission.Cost:...
NCSML Museum Store will be closed January 15 for inventory. You can still shop online at store.ncsml.org. The Museum and its galleries are open as normal.
Join NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library this month where we'll discuss Vera’s Story by J.K. DeRosa. Czech'em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month following the reading of each months selected book. About the book Vera’s Story is a deeply personal one. It is the powerful tale...
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
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of arts and crafts with fellow makers. Either bring a project you are already working on, or participate in any of the arts and crafts activities prepared by our education team. This event is free and open to the public. Make sure to RSVP early as space is limited!Cost:...
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of arts and crafts with fellow makers. Either bring a project you are already working on, or participate in any of the arts and crafts activities prepared by our education team. This event is free and open to the public. Make sure to RSVP early as space is limited!Cost:...
Please join us for a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. followed by an opening reception honoring the life and works of Marj Nejdl, a “Living Iowa Treasure” as designed by the Iowa Arts Council. Light refreshments will be served.Marj Nejdl learned to decorate eggs in the traditional Czech style at an early age. Continuing the...
To kick off our 50th Anniversary, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will host a concert by popular Slovak singer and actress Veronika Rabada and her band. Veronika’s band presents Slovak folk music with a modern twist. She has recorded numerous albums, including Meadow, Skirts, and Carol with Veronika Rabada. Her songs have...
As the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library celebrates it’s 50th anniversary throughout 2024, our Kava & Kolac (Coffee & Kolach) series will feature programs, concerts, highlights, and special events. Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML via Facebook Live or YouTube Live each first Friday of the month. Join us...
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