NCSML at Lindale Opens October 24

Lindale Mall, with its easy to find location, ample parking and regional popularity has become the temporary home for numerous Cedar Rapids businesses and organizations that were displaced by the floods of 2008. We feel very fortunate to have found a space that will serve our current needs and we anticipate plenty of foot traffic as the shopping season revs up!

Formerly a photo studio, the interim location is dubbed NCSML at Lindale. Roughly 3,200 square feet, it provides enough room for an exhibition gallery, event space and museum store. Additionally, NCSML at Lindale will accommodate several staff offices, storage and shipping space.

Preparations for the opening on October 24 are keeping the NCSML staff busy. Curator Stefanie Kohn is assembling artifacts, collection mounts and cases in preparation for our next exhibit, Treasures from an Immigrant Trunk. Museum Store Manager Shirley Rosencrans has been replenishing the inventory of ornaments, books and other treasures popular with shoppers looking for that extra special gift.

Come celebrate the opening on October 24th. Special activities are planned beginning at 5:00 p.m. and will continue on October 25th. Details are forthcoming.

NCSML at Lindale Mall is located at 4444 1st Avenue NE, in the corridor next to Younkers and behind Holley’s Store for Men. Regular hours for NCSML at Lindale are Monday through Saturday 10 – 8 and Sunday 12 – 5.