The Impact of Exchange Photo Exhibit showcases the power exchange programs have for U.S. citizens leading to transformations that fostered personal and professional development and created connections across the world. Join us for a free screen printed t-shirt by Andre Wright, a roundtable discussion with Diplomat in Residence Sarah Stealy and local exchange representatives, live...
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...
This Friday, on September 6 at 5 pm in the Skala Bartizal Library, we will be holding a welcome ceremony for the twelve figurines that will be installed in our newly renovated clocktower! Each figurine was handcrafted by Slovak artist, Andrej Haršány, representing the stories of immigrants who came to the United States from Czech,...
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
The Impact of Exchange Photo Exhibit showcases the power exchange programs have for U.S. citizens leading to transformations that fostered personal and professional development and created connections across the world. Join us for a public reading by Fall Writers in Residence from the International Writing Program! For More Information: IMPACT OF EXCHANGE PHOTO EXHIBIT | Global...
Czech'em Out Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month with NCSML volunteer Steve Pederson in the Skala Bartizal Library following the reading of each months selected book. You can purchase this month's book from our museum store. About this months book: Czech and Slovak Immigration to America When did your Czech or...
Award-winning photojournalist Jana Rajcova has been collecting stories of Ukrainians who escaped the Russian invasion and found their refuge in Slovakia and documenting them in her Exodus Report. Jana has presented her Exodus Report project online to two different audiences in the United States and her photos and stories have been shown at several galleries...
Save the date for BrewNost 2024! 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, live and silent auction prizes,...
Our new Mila and Eva Rechcigl Research Room opens Saturday, September 21. Please join us for this dedication with honored guest and speaker Mila Rechcigl Jr., Ph.D. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome! About the Speaker Miloslav (Mila) Rechcigl Jr., Ph.D. is the past president of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and...
The new Contemporary Takes on Folk Motifs exhibit will be opening in our Petrik Gallery on September 24, 2024! The designs and patterns of Moravian folk art are centuries old. Czech architect and designer Helena Dařbujánová, in cooperation with the Moravian Glory Foundation, brings a breathtaking display connecting ancient folklore to modern design. One dozen...
The Slovak Epic exhibit will be opening in the NCSML permanent exhibit area on September 25, 2024 as a result of cooperation with Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave (UCM) and other partners from Slovakia. The exhibit displays a series of remarkable photos made by a well-known, internationally recognized Slovak photographer Martin Machaj, who...
What made a 29 year old stock broker give up his winter skiing holiday and rescue 669 young children from a foreign country? Hear from the son of Sir Nicholas Winton speak about the life-saving events that transformed the destiny of so many people. Watch the moment on TV when for the first time he...
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
Our latest live online Zoom cooking series comprises of 5 classes. Our Fall Cooking Series will take you on a delightful journey through Czech and Slovak cuisine. We'll start with the comforting Brussels Sprouts Soup, then explore the savory depths of Szegedin Goulash. You'll master the art of flaky, layered pastries with traditional and vegetarian...
The grand unveiling of our astronomical clocktower is happening on Friday, September 27 at noon and is free and open to the public! The dedication will be joined by President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic and President Peter Pellegrini of Slovakia! WHEN: Friday, September 27 Motorcade through Czech Village: 10:00 am Presidents on the Terrace:...
Our latest live online Zoom cooking series comprises of 5 classes. Our Fall Cooking Series will take you on a delightful journey through Czech and Slovak cuisine. We'll start with the comforting Brussels Sprouts Soup, then explore the savory depths of Szegedin Goulash. You'll master the art of flaky, layered pastries with traditional and vegetarian...
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