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Letter from Our CEO & President Dr. Cecilia Rokusek

2024 Styk Challenge Letter by Robert J. PetrikThis year for #GivingTuesday, your donation to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will be matched through the generosity of legacy donor Robert…

2024 Year-End Appeal Letter by Dr. Cecilia Rokusek2024 is nearing to a close and with that in mind we would like to share our year-end appeal letter with everyone as we enter…

NCSML to add an Orloj, a Prague-style astronomical clock, to its clock towerIn 2024, NCSML is celebrating its 50th anniversary of fulfilling its mission to “engage the global community with unique Czech,…

Kick Off Your Holiday Celebrations at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library’s Old World Christmas Market(Cedar Rapids, Iowa) – Experience a delightful market with local handcrafted items, delicious treats, entertainment,…

Moravian Folk Artists Traveling to NCSML Will Teach Traditional Folk Art Classes(Cedar Rapids, Iowa) – The National Czech and Slovak Museum (NCSML) is presenting its first ever folk-art masterclass from July 24-30.…

The Brilliant Bohemian Garnets exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa(Cedar Rapids, Iowa) – On June 17, nearly 200 artifacts featuring fiery red garnets from…

Temporary Road Closures Near NCSML on October 23, 2022Due to the Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon occurring the morning of October 23, access to NCSML will be CLOSED TO VEHICLES on Inspiration…

NCSML plans Central European tours for 2022Get out your passport and your calendar, because NCSML is headed to the homelands in 2022! *** CANCELLED *** Christmas Market TourDecember 10-19, 2022 —Tour the…

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) announces fundraising efforts for tornado-impacted Czech Republic regionJune 25, 2021 (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) – On the evening of Thursday, June 24, 2021, an F3-F4…