National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) - Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
The foremost museum and library in the United States preserving and interpreting Czech and Slovak history and culture.

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is internationally known for its permanent and changing exhibits featuring exquisite Czech and Slovak folk art and costumes, fine art, political history, maps and militaria. A visit includes a tour of a restored 1880 Czech immigrant home. In addition, a varied calendar of programs is offered each year. The library has an impressive collection of books and archival materials about Czech and Slovak history and culture. The Museum Store features a special selection of Czech and Slovak gift items, including books, ornaments, Bohemian garnets and crystal, and more!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Czech & Slovak
Museum & Library
30 - 16th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404-5904
Phone: 319-362-8500
Fax: 319-363-2209
 
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Czech gifts and Slovak gifts
made in the Czech Republic
made in Slovakia
Czech books and Slovak books
Czech CDs and Slovak CDs
Czech ornaments and Slovak ornaments
Czech dolls and Slovak dolls
Czech flags and Slovak flags
Czech maps and Slovak maps
Czech eggs and Slovak eggs
Bohemian Czech garnets
specialty items
Special Exhibits
Programs & Events

Thu. May 8: Gallery Tour of 1968. Join a member of the museum staff as she leads a tour of this special exhibition. 2:00 p.m. Meets in Hruska Grand Hall.  Free to members or with paid admission to the gallery.

Thu. May 15: Learn at Lunch. "Czech/Slovak Gardening How-To." Bring your lunch and learn about old-time Czech and Slovak varieties of vegetables, fruits and flowers that you can grow yourself! Thumbs of all colors welcome. Noon. WFLA Heritage Hall. Free.

May 16, 17, & 18: Houby Days in Czech Village, including Taste of Czech & Slovak and the National Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak Folk Dance Festival.
More info about the Dance Festival...
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Explore the Library
 
 
 
Shop at the Museum Store
 
On-line Store
 
Browse and shop for a wide selection of Czech and Slovak gifts made in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, including hard-to-find books, CDs, ornaments, dolls, flags, maps, decorated eggs, Bohemian garnets and other specialty items.