National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library NCSML, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is located in historic Czech Village in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Our Mission
NCSML engages the global community with unique Czech, Slovak, and American stories to inspire individuals with universal themes of culture, freedom, democracy, and immigration. Our Vision
NCSML is an innovative leader in lifelong learning, community building, and cultural connections. We encourage self-discovery for all ages so that the stories of freedom, identity, family, and community will live on for future generations.

We were delighted to speak at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and honored they chose us as the venue for t...
06/11/2026

We were delighted to speak at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and honored they chose us as the venue for their luncheon!

Let's go, team Czechia! 🇨🇿
06/11/2026

Let's go, team Czechia! 🇨🇿

Find out where to watch, team news, ticket and stadium information and much more on the Group A clash at Guadalajara Stadium.

The grass is green and the sky is blue... what a great time to visit the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 😍 Than...
06/08/2026

The grass is green and the sky is blue... what a great time to visit the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 😍 Thank you, Calcam Ap, for this postcard-worthy photo!

We are so excited to welcome runners and their fans for the Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend! All routes lead to Czech Vill...
06/06/2026

We are so excited to welcome runners and their fans for the Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend! All routes lead to Czech Village, and we will be ready with KOLACHE on the corner of Inspiration Place and 16th Avenue on Sunday morning. Runners: Check out your race packets for a special offer from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library — the perfect place to cool down after your run.

06/05/2026
Just loving this view of the Buresh Immigration Clock Tower and Orloj, the only Prague-style astronomical clock in North...
06/04/2026

Just loving this view of the Buresh Immigration Clock Tower and Orloj, the only Prague-style astronomical clock in North America — Americký Orloj! It stands as a monument to the Czech and Slovak immigrants who settled in the U.S. and welcomes everyone to Czech Village, Cedar Rapids, Iowa ❤️💙

06/01/2026

THANK YOU for making April and May so awesome! Here's a little look back at a busy couple of months at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library — the connections we've made, the celebrations, the learning, and so much more. ❤️

FREE CONCERT — Help us welcome Karol Samuelčík, a classical guitarist and educator from Slovakia widely recognized for h...
06/01/2026

FREE CONCERT — Help us welcome Karol Samuelčík, a classical guitarist and educator from Slovakia widely recognized for his international solo performances, as he performs in Cedar Rapids on his first U.S. tour!

Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Karol Samuelčík plays Introduction et caprice Op. 23 by Giulio Regondi as part of our Siccas Media program (https://www.siccasmedia.com/). Find your dream cl...

Address

1400 Inspiration Place SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(319)3628500

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