National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

See galleries on Czech and Slovak history and immigrant life, a large collection of folk dress, and a Prague-style astronomical clock.

1400 Inspiration Place SW · Cedar Rapids, IA

About National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Founded in 1974, this Smithsonian Affiliate in Cedar Rapids preserves Czech and Slovak history and culture through exhibitions and a research library. Its collection of kroje, traditional folk dress, is the largest outside the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with pieces dating to the 16th century. After the 2008 flood, the 1,500-ton building was moved 480 feet to higher ground in 2011. In 2024 the museum dedicated a Prague-style astronomical clock with carved figures of immigrant trades.

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