Cost: $5.00 for members of the NCSML; $7.00 for non-membersJoin Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids Historian, for a walking tour of the historic New Bohemia neighborhood. Learn about the evolution of this unique Bohemian commercial district from the early 1870s through the present day. Mark will highlight the special stories associated with the architectural landmarks.Presented...
Cost: $5.00 for members of the NCSML; $7.00 for non-membersJoin Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids Historian, for a walking tour of the historic New Bohemia neighborhood. Learn about the evolution of this unique Bohemian commercial district from the early 1870s through the present day. Mark will highlight the special stories associated with the architectural landmarks.Presented...
Butterflies are beautiful and fun to watch gracefully flutter through the air, but they are also important to the health of our ecosystem. We’ll have various activities, including a big butterfly that you can make your mark on, as well as learning about how you can make a butterfly-friendly garden at home! Folks from the...
Butterflies are beautiful and fun to watch gracefully flutter through the air, but they are also important to the health of our ecosystem. We’ll have various activities, including a big butterfly that you can make your mark on, as well as learning about how you can make a butterfly-friendly garden at home! Folks from the...
Cost: FreeJoin us for coffee, punch, and traditional Czech pastries during a reception for "Ink and Oil", an exhibition featuring intricate calligraphy and delightful paintings that will be on display in the Skala Bartizal Library from May 11 to August 18, 2019. This collection is a gift from Susi Bazelides, who is a descendant of...
Cost: FreePlaytime Poppy’s Summer Theatre Adventure is partnering with NCSML and the African American Museum of Iowa this summer to explore tales and traditions from West Africa through a play written and directed by Darrin Crow! All interested students are invited to try out for parts in the production in this audition session. Visit the...
Cost: FreePlaytime Poppy’s Summer Theatre Adventure is partnering with NCSML and the African American Museum of Iowa this summer to explore tales and traditions from West Africa through a play written and directed by Darrin Crow! All interested students are invited to try out for parts in the production in this audition session. Visit the...
Join us for a free lecture from internationally known Egyptian street artist, Ganzeer, on June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. A multi-layered artist active during the 2011 Egyptian revolution, street artist “Ganzeer”, like former Czechoslovakia President Vaclav Havel, faced the creative silencing of an oppressive government. Ganzeer...
Join us for a free lecture from internationally known Egyptian street artist, Ganzeer, on June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. A multi-layered artist active during the 2011 Egyptian revolution, street artist “Ganzeer”, like former Czechoslovakia President Vaclav Havel, faced the creative silencing of an oppressive government. Ganzeer...
Cost: $50 for adults; $20 for students of all ages (Recommended for ages 12 and over) The cost covers this two day event, Friday, June 7, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Learn design, drawing, painting, and cause a little havoc on our replica Berlin Wall in this...
Cost: $50 for adults; $20 for students of all ages (Recommended for ages 12 and over) The cost covers this two day event, Friday, June 7, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Learn design, drawing, painting, and cause a little havoc on our replica Berlin Wall in this...
Cost: $50 for adults; $20 for students of all ages (Recommended for ages 12 and over) The cost covers this two day event, Friday, June 7, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Learn design, drawing, painting, and cause a little havoc on our replica Berlin Wall in this...
Cost: $50 for adults; $20 for students of all ages (Recommended for ages 12 and over) The cost covers this two day event, Friday, June 7, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Learn design, drawing, painting, and cause a little havoc on our replica Berlin Wall in this...
Cost: $6 per child. Registration is required and space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Enjoy an ice cream and toppings bar while painting your own Hubert the Hedgehog, our NCSML mascot.Sponsored by: CRST International
Cost: FreeOn Pentecost in some Moravian towns, they celebrate with a festival and parade called the Ride of the Kings. The town’s men and boys come together to decorate their horses with paper flowers and ribbon and then ride around the village. Gallop over to the museum to make paper flowers and other colorful decorations...
Cost: FreeOn Pentecost in some Moravian towns, they celebrate with a festival and parade called the Ride of the Kings. The town’s men and boys come together to decorate their horses with paper flowers and ribbon and then ride around the village. Gallop over to the museum to make paper flowers and other colorful decorations...
Cost: $120 for 5 sessions, Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14, 2019. 1:00-3:00 p.m. each day. Register by May 31, 2019.The NCSML Road to College series helps high schoolers tackle college preparations. This week-long series includes discussion-based sessions, college level lectures, and local professor-led classes. The 2019 Road to College is titled The Fall...
Cost: $120 for 5 sessions, Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14, 2019. 1:00-3:00 p.m. each day. Register by May 31, 2019.The NCSML Road to College series helps high schoolers tackle college preparations. This week-long series includes discussion-based sessions, college level lectures, and local professor-led classes. The 2019 Road to College is titled The Fall...
Cost: Free Location: Franklin Street Brewing CompanyThis light-hearted, yet also serious, presentation explores the whole question of a Midwestern legacy of reserve; we live in a “quiet culture” in the Midwest, often without even recognizing it. Using many visuals and humorous examples, presenter Barbara Lounsberry (retired University of Northern Iowa English professor) probes the causes...
Cost: Free Location: Franklin Street Brewing CompanyThis light-hearted, yet also serious, presentation explores the whole question of a Midwestern legacy of reserve; we live in a “quiet culture” in the Midwest, often without even recognizing it. Using many visuals and humorous examples, presenter Barbara Lounsberry (retired University of Northern Iowa English professor) probes the causes...
Cost: FreeJoin Playtime Poppy, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, and the African American Museum of Iowa as we explore tales and traditions from West Africa. The Summer Theatre Adventure is a free week long, immersive theatre experience for ages 7-14 to engage with theatre, culture, and community, and includes two performances at...
Cost: FreeJoin Playtime Poppy, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, and the African American Museum of Iowa as we explore tales and traditions from West Africa. The Summer Theatre Adventure is a free week long, immersive theatre experience for ages 7-14 to engage with theatre, culture, and community, and includes two performances at...
Cost: FreeJoin Playtime Poppy, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, and the African American Museum of Iowa as we explore tales and traditions from West Africa. The Summer Theatre Adventure is a free week long, immersive theatre experience for ages 7-14 to engage with theatre, culture, and community, and includes two performances at...
Cost: $5.00 for members of the NCSML; $7.00 for non-membersJoin NCSML staff on a walking tour of historic Czech Village. Learn about the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood. Special stories associated with architectural landmarks in the Village will be highlighted.Presented by: CRST International
Cost: $5.00 for members of the NCSML; $7.00 for non-membersJoin NCSML staff on a walking tour of historic Czech Village. Learn about the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood. Special stories associated with architectural landmarks in the Village will be highlighted.Presented by: CRST International
Meet local author Tony Wobeter on Saturday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library! Mr. Wobeter will give a short talk in the museum’s Skala Bartizal Library about his new book, Tomas Kucera: Ancestor of Three Kucera Branches, a companion volume to his 2016 book The Antonin Kucera Family...
Meet local author Tony Wobeter on Saturday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library! Mr. Wobeter will give a short talk in the museum’s Skala Bartizal Library about his new book, Tomas Kucera: Ancestor of Three Kucera Branches, a companion volume to his 2016 book The Antonin Kucera Family...
