ECHOES IN THE USA: two weeks of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library!

National folkwear & fashion show with leading Czech designer Beata Rajská! Czech, Moravian, and Slovak national folkwear fashion show will be on display for this incredible evening c...

The grand unveiling of our astronomical clocktower, including President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic and President Peter Pellegrini of Slovakia!

In 2024, NCSML is celebrating its 50th anniversary of fulfilling its mission to “engage the global community with unique Czech, Slovak, and America...

Take a look at the 2024 BrewNost, enjoy live music, and watch the live auction in this video capturing the event!

Experience the lunch ceremony celebrating the visit of the Czech and Slovak Presidents to the NCSML.

Take a look inside the 2023 Old World Christmas Market!

The NCSML welcomes delegates from Slovakia, including President Pellegrini, for a ceremony to dedicate the new Jankola Special Collection in the library as well as celebrate the opening of the exhibit "Slovak Epic".

This project is sponsored by Úrad pre Slovákov žijúcich v zahraničí

The Furdek Special Collection is part of an NCSML acquisition of the Reverend Matthew Jankola Library based on the existing agreement between The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Danville, PA, and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, IA.

This collection enhances th...

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is delighted to have hosted the 11th Annual Conference of Czech Schools in North America. The conference, conducted entirely in Czech, offers an intensive two-day training program, opportunities to meet Czech dignitaries and academics, and as always, t...

Revisit the groundbreaking ceremony for the 2024 NCSML Clock Tower Renovation.

The renovated NCSML Clock Tower will incorporate an astronomical clock (orloj) from the Czech Republic and figurines made in Slovakia. This major tourist attraction for the entire historic and cultural district will u...

The year 2024 marks a sentinel time in the history of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of this iconic institution for our community, state, nation, and world. In 1974, a group of visionaries were passionate about preserving the Czec...

This video, presented during the President's Society Preciosa Gala in 2023, opened the honoring of Tony and Magda Golobic.

This video, presented during the President's Society Preciosa Gala in 2023, provides an overview of the current state of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.

A presentation of the President's Society Preciosa Gala in 2022, including the honoring of Gary Rozek.

This video, presented during the President's Society Preciosa Gala in 2022, opened the honoring of Gary Rozek.