October 2019
Cider Sip & Shop
Enjoy FREE Cider & Apple Themed samples as you tour through the retail shops of the Main Street District. Samples will be a variety of Apple themed drinks and treats - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic in retail locations. Apple themed specials will be featured at local restaurants. The NCSML will be sampling a Winter Tea Cocktail, Apple Bars made with local maple syrup, and Folk Art Sugar Cookies made with our rolling pins. Pick up your Cider Sip & Shop…
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November 2019
Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
Cost: FreeMovin’ at the Museum has expanded this year to once a month EVERY month! Each first Saturday of the month will be another chance for folks to try out another style of physical activity from Zumba to POUND. All ages welcome. This provides even more opportunity for everyone to get up and get movin’ for free in 2019! This full-body session combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements — and is inspired by the infectious…
Find out more »Fall of the Wall Celebration
Join us on the actual 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as we tear down our replica Berlin Wall. Come help us celebrate freedom and democracy as a community! Remarks begin at 3:30 p.m. at the wall followed by a reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments in Rozek Grand Hall. (Rain location: Grand Hall) Stick around afterwards for an 80’s after party at Lion Bridge.Cost: FreeThank you to our sponsors! Presented by: Collins Aerospace with contributing sponsorship…
Find out more »Deck the Grand Hall!
Join us for Christmas cookies and Christmas spirit as we put up our 13.5’ Christmas tree, an NCSML tradition. Read more about this special Christmas tradition and the meaning behind the ornaments on our blog.Cost: Free
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Member & Volunteer Holiday Shopping Night
Please join us for an exclusive Member & Volunteer Shopping Night hosted by the Museum Store! Shop for a cause to help support the mission of the NCSML. Enjoy holiday favorites played by Holly Robe on our piano in Grand Hall while you shop and mingle. Galleries will be open until 8:00 p.m.Enjoy: • 25% off in the Store* • First chance to shop our Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Ornament Sale* • Holly Robe on piano in Grand…
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“Citizen Václav Havel Goes on Vacation” Film Screening
Before he became president of the Czech Republic following the Velvet Revolution, Vaclav Havel--playwright, essayist, intellectual--was a leading dissident, repeatedly jailed by the communist government. This extraordinary documentary by Jan and Adam Novak recreates (with irony) a little-known episode in Havel's rebellious life: the decision to test the limits of the secret police by taking an extended "vacation" to visit his friends across Czechoslovakia. The result is a riveting, often humorous journey into the soul of a brave individual who…
Find out more »Czechs and Slovaks in the United States: A Sociodemographic Snapshot
Who and where are Czech and Slovak immigrants and descendants in America today? We will examine geographic, demographic, social, and economic characteristics of these populations using data from the U.S. Census. We will also compare these groups to the overall US-born and foreign-born populations. Come learn about the current status of Czech and Slovak-Americans and discuss implications for the future. Presenters: Miriam Potocky Rafaidus, Ph.D., is Professor in the School of Social Work, Florida International University, and Director of its…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2019 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 14. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »December 2019
Old World Christmas Market 2019
You don’t want to miss our 10th year of making spirits bright, inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of the holidays as you participate in a decade long tradition. Experience a delightful market with local handcrafted items, delicious food and drink, entertainment, and activities for people of all ages. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and holiday cheer is free for the entire weekend.Cost: FreeContributing Sponsor: GreenState Credit…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2019 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 14. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2019 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 14. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »Holidays with a Heart: Shop for a Cause and Support our Community
Join us and several local partnering nonprofit organizations in our community for an evening of shopping for a cause! This night only, by donating to the NCSML or one of the participating nonprofits, you are entered to win your choice of a fabulous door prize provided by the Museum Store.Enjoy: Co-MC's for the night, Alisabeth Von Presley and Kevin Burt! Rock Band Challenge with Alisabeth in Hemphill Theater Free admission to Museum Galleries 25% off in the Museum Store (some…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2019 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 14. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »Hubert’s Holiday Program
Come enjoy a wintery hedgehog book, games, and hot chocolate with Hubert, the hedgehog! We will have story time with Hubert at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. with games and crafts between. Although we love our hedgehog friends, there will not be a live hedgie at the museum for this program. Cost: Free Presented by: CRST International
Find out more »Three Nuts for Cinderella (Tři oříšky pro Popelku)
An annual holiday tradition in many European countries, and now at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Three Nuts for Cinderella is a familiar fairytale with some unique twists. The film stars Libuše Šafránková as the title character, a young woman who is treated terribly by her stepmother and stepsister. But soon a handsome prince comes knocking. Cinderella does not simply fall into the prince’s arms, however. In this version, he must actively pursue the young woman –…
Find out more »January 2020
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
Movin' at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin'! This session will feature POUND.Cost: FreeSponsored by: CRST International
Find out more »Cultural Imprints Across Borders
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre will host a lunchtime discussion, Cultural Imprints Across Borders, in the WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall at the Museum. Panelists Danielle Tarnowski, a Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre Board member who was born and raised in Gdansk, Poland; Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, president and CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library; and Yulia Lysenko, a Ukrainian soprano who recently emigrated to the United States, will examine the shifting…
Find out more »Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
Movin' at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin'!
This session will feature POUND. Cost: Free. Sponsored by: CRST International.
Find out more »Music @ the Museum: Vladislav Bláha Concert
Help us commemorate the closing of our exhibition, Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the GUITAR with an evening of Czech & Slovak music. Internationally renowned Czech guitarist, Vladislav Bláha, has performed in some of the most prestigious halls in over 45 countries, including Carnegie Hall. He is a Professor of the Guitar at Brno Conservatory and a lecturer at the Janáček Academy of Music in Brno, he frequently gives masterclasses on music colleges and performs on festivals…
Find out more »Movin’ at the Museum: Yoga
Movin' at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin'! This session will feature yoga for all ages.Cost: FreeSponsored by: CRST International
Find out more »Immigrant Foodways: Žemlovka
Bread pudding recipes are found all across Europe and are a popular, homemade treat. The Czech Žemlovka is almost like a cross between apple (or sometimes pear) pie and bread pudding.
Find out more »February 2020
Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
Movin' at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin'! This session will feature POUND. Free will donations will be accepted go towards the UI Dance Marathon.Cost: FreeSponsored by: CRST International
Find out more »Tonight’s for Teens: Groundhog Edition
Déjà vu has nothing on Phil’s day! Join the youth council for a night of breakfast and Groundhog Day.Cost: Free for teensSponsored by: CRST International
Find out more »Modernity, History, and Politics in Czech Art
The talk introduces Dr. Marta Filipová’s latest book that traces the influence of the changing political environment on Czech art, criticism, history, and theory between 1895 and 1939, looking beyond the avant-garde to the so-called peripheries of modern art. The period is marked by radical political changes, the formation of national and regional identities, and the rise of modernism in Central Europe - specifically, the collapse of Austria-Hungary and the creation of the new democratic state of Czechoslovakia. The monograph…
Find out more »Tonight’s for Teens: Shrek + Valentines
There are so many fun rom-coms out there, so our youth council will help take the stress out of picking one. Grab a couple friends, free food, and settle in for Shrek 2 – the most romantic movie!Cost: Free for teensSponsored by: CRST International
Find out more »*** Full *** Traditional Moravian Folk Motifs Workshop (malování lidové motivy)
Preview of Heritage Caretakers of Moravia ExhibitDo you want to learn a traditional Moravian folk art practice? Join Czech-American artist, Sonya Darrow, for a workshop that explores the technique of painted folk motifs (malování lidové motivy) with patterns designed by legendary Moravian folk artist, Marie Švirgová. The painted folk motifs will be part of the exhibition: Heritage Caretakers of Moravia — join us for this unique opportunity to take part in the exhibition! Space is limited, please RSVP for your…
Find out more »Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
Movin' at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! So, come on out and get movin'! This session will feature POUND.Cost: FreeSponsored by: CRST International
Find out more »Traditional Moravian Folk Motifs Workshop (malování lidové motivy)
Preview of Heritage Caretakers of Moravia ExhibitDo you want to learn a traditional Moravian folk art practice? Join Czech-American artist, Sonya Darrow, for a workshop that explores the technique of painted folk motifs (malování lidové motivy) with patterns designed by legendary Moravian folk artist, Marie Švirgová. The painted folk motifs will be part of the exhibition: Heritage Caretakers of Moravia — join us for this unique opportunity to take part in the exhibition! You can see the completed painted folk…
Find out more »Hubert’s Night Owls
Hubert the Hedgehog is not always a fan of noise and distractions, so we’re staying open late today for families and community members with special needs. We will have additional activities and crafts for the little ones and fewer distractions in our exhibits for a more sensory-friendly experience.Cost: Normal admission.
Find out more »Cedar Valley Chapter of Embroider’s Guild of America Demonstration
Join the Cedar Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America every fourth Wednesday for a stitching demonstration at the NCSML.Cost: Free
Find out more »Heritage Caretakers of Moravia Exhibit Opening
A collaborative folk motif (malované lidové motivy) will be unveiled by our special guest, Marie Švirgová, from Lanžhot, Moravia. Marie is a legendary Moravian folk artist, who has collaborated with Czech-American artist Sonya Darrow for a special folk motif dedicated to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. The only other place in the world with this motif is in Švirgová’s hometown of Lanžhot. Learn more about Heritage Caretakers of Moravia Schedule of Events: 5:30 p.m. Reception with light…
Find out more »*Event full* The Museum Guild presents an Afternoon Tea
In celebration of the opening of the exhibition, Heritage Caretakers of Moravia, join us for a classic tea party and conversation. What role does clothing play in our everyday lives? How is it an expression of who we are, where we have come from, and who we wish to be? Nic Hartmann, NCSML Director of Learning & Civic Engagement, will discuss these questions in relation to the new exhibit. Delicious pastries provided by Guild Members with tea and coffee from the…
Find out more »March 2020
Všední kroj / Everyday folk dress workshop with Sonya Darrow
Learn about the resourceful expressions through the everyday folk dress with Czech-American artist Sonya Darrow: The work of Sonya Darrow as “heritage caretaker” both in the US and in the Czech Republic History of the “everyday folk dress” (všední kroj) along with the working folk dress (pracovní kroj) Different techniques used traditionally to decorate the “everyday” folk dresses Different materials that could be used for contemporary folk dress & the ways in which they could be used in a meaningful…
Find out more »Heritage Caretakers of Moravia Guided Tour
Join Czech-American artist Sonya Darrow for a guided tour of the exhibition Heritage Caretakers of Moravia. This exhibition will tell the story of the incredible women, who wear and use folk art practices in their daily life. The exhibition will bring together different narratives to reweave the fabric of social life between generations and place — from the cognitive to the material forms that are shared in both cultural landscapes of south Moravia and in the USA.Cost: Paid admission, members…
Find out more »History on Tap: The era of the E.R.A. in Iowa
The Equal Rights Amendment is a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.
Find out more »Music @ the Museum: Fareed Haque/Tony Monaco Trio featuring Paul Wertico
Fareed Haque- Guitar Fareed Haque is a modern guitar virtuoso. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. He has spent much of his career defying expectations of what a jazz guitarist is supposed to do and sound like. With this trio, Haque continues to do this, collaborating with Tony Monaco on a hard-hitting organ combo and Paul Wertico on the drums. Tony…
Find out more »* Postponed* Movin’ at the Museum: Yoga
*Postponed, new date TBD* Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! This session will feature yoga for all ages with Nikki Grim from Painted Dog Yoga.Cost: Free, no registration required.Presented by: CRST International
Find out more »*Event is Canceled* Needlepoint guild demonstrations
*Event is Canceled* See members of the Blue Ribbon Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild demonstrate their skills. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the third Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.
Find out more »*Postponed* Robot Film Series: WALL-E
*Postponed, new date TBD* To celebrate 100 years of robots, we will be showing some of our favorite robot films! We will be kicking the series off with a family favorite, WALL-E. WALL-E is about the last robot left on Earth – which can be a bit lonely – until he meets the scout robot, EVE, and leaves on an epic adventure through the galaxy.Cost: Free. Registration preferred.Sponsored by: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Program Fund Contributing sponsor: Collins Aerospace
Find out more »*Event is Canceled* Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
*Event is Canceled* Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! This session will feature POUND with Trisha Brink.Cost: Free, no registration required.Presented by: CRST International
Find out more »*Postponed* Artists as Activists Opening
*Postponed, new date TBD* The NCSML is partnering with some of the District’s best chefs to bring you a collision of art and taste to celebrate the opening of Artists as Activists . We have asked the owner and executive chef of Rodina, Samuel Charles, and owner of Rawlicious, Jessica LaFayette, to choose works of art from this exhibition as inspiration for their own signature culinary interpretations. Four works of art will be featured in a food and drink pairing…
Find out more »*Event is Canceled* Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
*Event is Canceled* Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! This session will feature POUND with Trisha Brink.Cost: Free, no registration required.Presented by: CRST International
Find out more »*Event is Canceled* Farewell to Old Mother Winter
*Event is Canceled* Celebrate the triumph of Spring over Winter by helping us toss Morena into the nearby Cedar River! In Slavic tradition, Morena is an entity associated with death and winter and must be vanquished to make way for sunny skies and warmer weather. We will meet in the museum’s Rozek Grand Hall, then parade from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library to the Bridge of Lions in Czech Village.Cost: Free, no registration required.Presented by: CRST International
Find out more »April 2020
*Postponed* Egg Decorating with Master Folk Artist Marj Nejdl
*Postponed, new date TBD* You don’t want to miss your chance to learn how to do this unique art form with our very own Master Folk Artist, Marj Nejdl. Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. For ages 8 or older; ages 8-11 must be accompanied by an adult.Cost: $35 per person, Egg Decorating Class only $55 per person, Egg Decorating Class +…
Find out more »*Event is Canceled* Free First Saturday for Students
*Event is Canceled* Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: United Fire Group.
Find out more »*Postponed* Immigrant Foodways: Sarmale
*Postponed, new date TBD* Join Coach Alina to learn how to make this staple food that is originally from the Balkans. You may have heard about this dish commonly known as Dolmades or Stuffed Grape Leaves from the Greek and Mediterranean cultures. Now it is your turn to make it! Get ready for a hands on class with a feast at the end.Cost: $15, Registration Required
Find out more »*Event is Canceled* Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration
*Event is Canceled* See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.
Find out more »*Postponed* Robot Film Series: I, Robot
*Postponed, new date TBD* To celebrate 100 years of robots, we will be showing some of our favorite robot films! Our second film of the series will be I, Robot. In 2035, advanced, highly intelligent robots fill many of the public service positions throughout the world. Detective Del Spooner doesn’t trust robots and highly suspects that one played a role in the death of the founder of U.S Robotics, Alfred Lanning. During his investigation, and with the help of a…
Find out more »*Event Canceled* Music @ the Museum: Harafica Cymbal Band
*Event Canceled* In partnership with Orchestra Iowa, the NCSML welcomes the Cymbal band, Harafica, for the first time in Iowa. This eight member band was founded in 1999 by a group of young men attending elementary music school in Moravia. More than 20 years later, the group is still playing a repertoire of Czech and Slovak folk and modern songs, including original pieces. Attend their Iowa debut to experience their distinct sound composed exclusively for their global 2020 tour.Cost: $8…
Find out more »*Event is Canceled* Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
*Event is Canceled* Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! This session will feature POUND with Trisha Brink.Cost: Free, no registration required.Presented by: CRST International
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*Event is Canceled* Needlepoint guild demonstrations
*Event is Canceled* See members of the Blue Ribbon Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild demonstrate their skills. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the third Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.
Find out more »*Event is Canceled* Movin’ at the Museum: POUND
*Event is Canceled* Movin’ at the Museum is FREE and open to the community! This session will feature POUND with Trisha Brink.Cost: Free, no registration required.Presented by: CRST International
Find out more »*Postponed* Artists as Activists Guided Tour
*Postponed, new date TBD* Let’s decode contemporary art together. Through this discussion-based tour you’ll gain some useful tools to help break down the pieces in this exhibit, and gain a new appreciation for the abstract and conceptual. All knowledge levels welcome.Cost: Regular admission, members always free. Registration preferred.Presented by: CRST International
Find out more »*Postponed* Miracle of the White Stallions Film Screening
*Postponed, new date TBD* VE Day’s 75th Anniversary is May 8 this year, join us in commemorating this historic event with a film screening for all ages. Victory in Europe Day, generally known as VE Day or V-E Day, or simply as V-Day, is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on May 8, 1945. Based on the autobiographical novel The Dancing White Horses of Vienna…
Find out more »*Rescheduled to Aug. 18 * Food Walking Tour of Czech Village
*Rescheduled to Aug. 18 * Join National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library staff on a walking food tour of historic Czech Village. Learn about the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood while sampling food and drinks. Special stories associated with food and restaurants in the Village will be highlighted. The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Meet at the NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW) by 6:00 p.m.…
Find out more »May 2020
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »*Cancelled* Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration
*Cancelled* See members of the Doris Southard Lace Guild demonstrate this beautiful craft. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the second Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.
Find out more »*Cancelled* Needlepoint guild demonstrations
*Cancelled* See members of the Blue Ribbon Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild demonstrate their skills. Demonstrations take place at the museum each month on the third Wednesday in Rozek Grand Hall.
Find out more »July 2020
Hubert’s Night Owls
Hubert the Hedgehog is not always a fan of noise and distractions, so we’re staying open late today for families and community members with special needs. We will offer a kit of activities and crafts for the little ones to take home to enjoy and fewer distractions in our exhibits for a more sensory-friendly experience.Cost: Normal admission. For more information regarding our accessibility, including financial assistance for visiting, please read more on our visit page.For additional information, need assistance, or…
Find out more »Beer Money Social Distancing Book Signing
Join the NCSML and John’s Grocery for our first ever socially distant book signing of the new book, Beer Money: A Tale of the Iowa City Beer Mafia, by S.C. Sherman. Purchase your copy ahead of time and then join us on Thursday evening at Circle Drive in front of the NCSML anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. Author S.C. Sherman will be there to personally sign your copy before you pick it up at an…
Find out more »August 2020
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Sapient: A performance exploring the intersection of dance, robotics, humanness, and labor
Join us for an outdoor art performance by Interdisciplinary Artist Amenda Tate. While three dancers perform a Polka and a contemporary freestyle, Amenda’s robot, Manibus, will translate those movements to a canvas with acrylic paint. “The whole process is like becoming a record of the moment in time, capturing the energy that is transmitted during a live performance,” Tate says. “The project captures the movement and that turns the medium into a new art form.” While Manibus is a robot,…
Find out more »September 2020
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Painting with Robots Family Art Workshop
Join us for this free art workshop by dropping in anytime between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to create your mini robot painting. We will be socially distanced in the Rozek Grand Hall. This is a come and go program and should not take more than 15 minutes per painting.Cost: Free. Recommended for ages 6 and up. No RSVP required. Masks are required for all.Sponsored by: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Program Fund
Find out more »Walking Tour of Czech Village
Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian 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. The tour will begin and end at NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW). Parking is available in the museum’s lots or in Czech Village. The museum’s parking garage will not be open for this program. Wear comfortable shoes.…
Find out more »Walking Tour of Czech Village
Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian 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. The tour will begin and end at NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW). Parking is available in the museum’s lots or in Czech Village. The museum’s parking garage will not be open for this program. Wear comfortable shoes.…
Find out more »Tipsy Tour
Join us for an interactive tour of our Faces of Freedom exhibit, which will include puzzles, games, and trivia about Bohemian beers. It’s a fun combination of our favorite things – beer, games shows, and Czech and Slovak culture! Designed for small groups of 5 to 10 people, Tipsy Tours: Beers of Bohemia is $25 per person. This price includes admission to the Museum, a NCSML tumbler with straw, and your first drink on us. Get your friends together to…
Find out more »October 2020
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »NCSML Museum Store of the Year Celebration
The NCSML Museum Store was recently named the 2020 Store of the Year by the Museum Store Association. Join us as we celebrate with virtual events, raffle prizes, exclusive Celebration Packages, and a social distance book & ornament signing from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28. Kelly Jones of Wraptillion Modern Industrial Jewelry is hosting a ‘Design on Demand’ YouTube event including a unique design inspired by local musician Alisabeth Von Presley! Preorder one of our book packages…
Find out more »Tipsy Tour: The Bathory Trial
Calling all murder mystery lovers! Countess Elizabeth Báthory is known as the most prolific female serial killer in history. Join us in reopening her case file and examining the evidence. The Báthory Trial tour will be held on October 28 and again on October 30 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Designed for no more than 10 people, Tipsy Tours: The Báthory Trial is $25 per person. This price includes admission to the Museum, a NCSML tumbler with straw, and…
Find out more »Tipsy Tour: The Bathory Trial
Calling all murder mystery lovers! Countess Elizabeth Báthory is known as the most prolific female serial killer in history. Join us in reopening her case file and examining the evidence. The Báthory Trial tour will be held on October 28 and again on October 30 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Designed for no more than 10 people, Tipsy Tours: The Báthory Trial is $25 per person. This price includes admission to the Museum, a NCSML tumbler with straw, and…
Find out more »November 2020
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »NCSML Member & Volunteer Shopping Event
Please join us for an exclusive Member & Volunteer Shopping Event hosted by the Museum Store! • 25% off full-price merchandise* • First chance to shop our Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Ornament Sale* • Czech garnet trunk show featuring jewelry and crystal • Ornament personalization by Marj Nejdl on Nov. 14 from 10 – 3 & Nov. 15 from 12 – 3 • FREE box of homemade holiday cookies while supplies last!Not a member? Join today to receive…
Find out more »NCSML Member & Volunteer Shopping Event
Please join us for an exclusive Member & Volunteer Shopping Event hosted by the Museum Store! • 25% off full-price merchandise* • First chance to shop our Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Ornament Sale* • Czech garnet trunk show featuring jewelry and crystal • Ornament personalization by Marj Nejdl on Nov. 14 from 10 – 3 & Nov. 15 from 12 – 3 • FREE box of homemade holiday cookies while supplies last!Not a member? Join today to receive…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2020 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 19. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2020 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 19. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »NCSML Member & Volunteer Shopping Event
Please join us for an exclusive Member & Volunteer Shopping Event hosted by the Museum Store! • 25% off full-price merchandise* • First chance to shop our Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Ornament Sale* • Czech garnet trunk show featuring jewelry and crystal • Ornament personalization by Marj Nejdl on Nov. 14 from 10 – 3 & Nov. 15 from 12 – 3 • FREE box of homemade holiday cookies while supplies last!Not a member? Join today to receive…
Find out more »NCSML Member & Volunteer Shopping Event
Please join us for an exclusive Member & Volunteer Shopping Event hosted by the Museum Store! • 25% off full-price merchandise* • First chance to shop our Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Ornament Sale* • Czech garnet trunk show featuring jewelry and crystal • Ornament personalization by Marj Nejdl on Nov. 14 from 10 – 3 & Nov. 15 from 12 – 3 • FREE box of homemade holiday cookies while supplies last!Not a member? Join today to receive…
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Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2020 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 19. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2020 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 19. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »December 2020
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Old World Christmas Market 2020
We are doing things differently this year so we can all be safe, healthy, and happy together for many holiday celebrations in the future!
• Pick up holiday treats at our first-ever Drive Through Cookie Walk from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. Pre-order will be available online starting November 23 through December 4.
• Shop at our award-winning Museum Store online at store.ncsml.org. Free UPS ground shipping is available for orders placed November 27 through December 24, with local delivery options. The Store is available for in-person shopping whenever the NCSML is open.
• Support our Virtual Vendor Market online through December 24.
• Thanks to UFG Insurance, visitors will enjoy free admission to NCSML galleries December 5 and December 6.
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2020 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 19. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2020 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 19. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »Old World Christmas Market 2020
We are doing things differently this year so we can all be safe, healthy, and happy together for many holiday celebrations in the future!
• Pick up holiday treats at our first-ever Drive Through Cookie Walk from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. Pre-order will be available online starting November 23 through December 4.
• Shop at our award-winning Museum Store online at store.ncsml.org. Free UPS ground shipping is available for orders placed November 27 through December 24, with local delivery options. The Store is available for in-person shopping whenever the NCSML is open.
• Support our Virtual Vendor Market online through December 24.
• Thanks to UFG Insurance, visitors will enjoy free admission to NCSML galleries December 5 and December 6.
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2020 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 19. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
Find out more »Ornament Personalization with Marj Nejdl
In celebration of the holiday season, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl will be on hand in the Museum Store to personalize ornaments for you, including the 2020 Limited Edition NCSML Ornament designed by Marj herself (shown at right). Ornament personalization can be commissioned for almost any ornament for a small added price. The last day to have your ornament personalized is Dec. 19. As always, there is no admission cost to visit the Museum Store only. All are welcome!…
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January 2021
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »February 2021
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »March 2021
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »April 2021
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
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