News

NCSML to host virtual book talk for "Franci’s War"In the summer of 1942, 22-year-old Franci Rabinek, designated a Jew by the Nazi racial laws, arrived at Terezin, a concentration camp and ghetto…

Virtual presentation with Stephen J. Sebesta(Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Feb. 3, 2021) – Join the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, for…

NCSML to host virtual author talk with Richard AskwithCzech equestrian Lata Brandisová was the only woman to win the Great Pardubice Steeplechase. Her victory over the Nazi officers at the 1937 race…

NCSML to host virtual presentation with Judita Matyášová(Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Oct. 15, 2020) – The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library will offer a virtual presentation, “The Forgotten Story of…

Angel Wings Zippered Hoodies at the NCSML Museum Store(Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Oct. 15, 2020) – Two years ago, angel wings began popping up on the side of buildings in Czech Village.…

NCSML Museum Store to Celebrate National Store of the Year Award in October(Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Sept. 28, 2020) – The Museum Store at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library…

NCSML announces virtual Artists as Activists talk and tourCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Learn about the Artists as Activists exhibit from Curator Charlotta Kotik and see it virtually before it closes with the…

NCSML to host History on Tap: Printers Revolt!The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library invites you to put your activism to work with History on Tap: Printers Revolt! Join artist Jenny…

NCSML announces Special Edition BrewNost for 2020(Cedar Rapids, Iowa – August 31, 2020) – For the safety of the community, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library has launched a Special…

NCSML Receives $47,470 from Carver Trust(Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 30, 2020)  — The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library has received $47,470 from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to fund…