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NCSML to offer online Czech language and culture lessonsCEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 6, 2020) – Will you be traveling to the Czech Republic? Do you have old letters and journals written in…

NCSML Requests Community Assistance to Document Covid-19 ExperiencesCedar Rapids, IA – The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library recognizes that we are living in a pivotal moment of history. As a…

A Message from NCSML President and CEO, Dr. Cecilia RokusekWe recognize that COVID-19 has created a “New Normal” for all of us. At your National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, we…

NCSML to close temporarily March 17The health and safety of our National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library community — staff, volunteers, members, and guests — is our top priority. With that…

Our response to COVID-19The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is diligently monitoring the situation and daily status of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States and the world. While…

Students admitted to NCSML for free the first Saturday of the monthCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Jan. 30, 2020) – Students of all ages, preschool through college, including graduate and non-traditional students, enjoy free…

Contemporary art exhibit, "Artists as Activists", opens March 28CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Artists as Activists, an exhibit featuring works created by internationally known contemporary artists in response to political oppression, opens at…

Fareed Haque/Tony Monaco Trio featuring Paul Wertico to perform at NCSML March 13CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (March 2, 2020) – The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is pleased to welcome Fareed…

Moravian folk motif workshops at National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Jan. 29, 2020) – Do you want to learn a traditional Moravian folk art practice? Czech-American artist Sonya…

Heritage Caretakers of Moravia opens February 27CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – “Heritage Caretakers of Moravia”, an art exhibit celebrating the women keeping folk art alive, opens February 27 at the National Czech &…