CatVideoFest and Summer Family Free Day Aug. 19 at the NCSML CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Saturday, Aug. 19, will be a big day for families and cat lovers at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. First, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., families…
Since today is Valentine’s Day today, we’re sharing some of the love and fertility symbols you’ll find in the current exhibit Čičmianske Domy: The Houses of Čičmany Village. The houses of Čičmany Village are decorated with the same motifs that appear on the area’s embroidered folk dress….
The NCSML continues to host ceremonies annually, a tradition started in 2016 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (February 6, 2017) –The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) will host its annual naturalization ceremony on Friday, February 10 at 1:30pm in WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall. The…
The NCSML remembers National Advisory Council member and last man to leave footprints on the moon CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 17, 2017) – The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library fondly remembers Captain Eugene Cernan who died yesterday at age 82. The distinguished naval…
Wondering how to kick off your holiday season? Spend part of your weekend at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library’s 7th Annual Old World Christmas Market on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4! Here are just a few reasons to stop by:…
Like civil, political, and individual rights, cultural rights are an important part of society. They allow for individuals to promote and protect their identity, whether ethnic, racial, religious, or community-based. As culture is a way of life shared by a group of people, it is…
Friday, September 23, 8:00 p.m. From Gail Naughton, President and CEO It’s been a busy day of preparation and hard work. The generator supplied by Paulson Electric is in place and ready. Paulson has also been removing electrical boxes and connections in the garage and…
The Czech and Slovak Heritage Garden at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library has been a great success this year. As the vegetables have ripened, guests to the Sleger Immigrant Home on site at the museum have been able to savor authentic tastes…
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa– Flying Man II is making its world premiere showing at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, on display for a limited time before continuing to travel internationally. The tapestry is woven from an illustration by artist Peter Sís in honor…
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) will host its second naturalization ceremony of 2016 on Friday, August 12 at 1:30 pm. The NCSML will welcome 60 new citizens and their families to the museum. President and CEO, Gail…