• Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations

    Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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

  • Christmas Duck Dinner with Parade of Kroje and Music

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Registration has ended. Please no walk ins. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of Czech and Slovak music and culture with Helene Baine Cincebeaux and the Ivaškas. Enjoy a Christmas Czech and Slovak dinner of roast duck with dumplings and braised red cabbage. We look forward to seeing you at NCSML for...

  • Old World Christmas Market 2025

    Old World Christmas Market 2025

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    You do not want to miss our 16th year of making spirits bright. The Old World Christmas Market is inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. Experience a delightful market with local handcrafted items, delicious treats, entertainment and activities for people of all ages. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and...

  • Old World Christmas Market 2025

    Old World Christmas Market 2025

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    You do not want to miss our 16th year of making spirits bright. The Old World Christmas Market is inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. Experience a delightful market with local handcrafted items, delicious treats, entertainment and activities for people of all ages. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and...

  • Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations

    Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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

  • Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations

    Embroiderers’ Guild Demonstrations

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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

  • Opera star Jiri Rajnis accompanied by Dr. Katelyn Bouska Concert

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us for a special evening of music at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library on Saturday, September 20 at 7 p.m., featuring Czech baritone Jiří Rajniš and pianist Dr. Katelyn Bouska. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Jiří Rajniš is an acclaimed Czech baritone praised for his rich tone and dynamic stage...

  • Exhibit Opening Reception — John Dopyera: The Slovak Who Changed Music

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    John Dopyera was a Slovak-American musician and inventor. In the 1920s, he created a resonator guitar that revolutionized live band music. The guitar was dubbed the Dobro, and quickly became a necessity for country and blue grass musicians. Using images and graphics, Vladimír Grežo authored this exhibit featuring Dopyera’s early life in Slovakia, his life...

  • BrewNost 2025

    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Save the date for BrewNost 2025! 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....