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• National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
  (319) 362-8500
  1400 Inspiration Place SW , Cedar Rapids
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  National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
  1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids
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• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-21 16:00:00 -0500

  9/21/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-21 16:00:00 -0500

  9/21/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500

  9/22/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-22 16:00:00 -0500

  9/22/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-23 16:00:00 -0500

  9/23/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-23 16:00:00 -0500

  9/23/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-25 16:00:00 -0500

  9/25/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-25 16:00:00 -0500

  9/25/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-26 16:00:00 -0500

  9/26/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-26 16:00:00 -0500

  9/26/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-27 16:00:00 -0500

  9/27/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-27 16:00:00 -0500

  9/27/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-28 16:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-28 16:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-29 16:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-09-30 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-10-02 16:00:00 -0500

  10/02/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-10-02 16:00:00 -0500

  10/02/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

  10/03/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-10-03 16:00:00 -0500

  10/03/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-10-04 16:00:00 -0500

  10/04/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-10-04 16:00:00 -0500

  10/04/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-10-05 16:00:00 -0500

  10/05/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-10-05 16:00:00 -0500

  10/05/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-10-06 16:00:00 -0500

  10/06/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-10-06 16:00:00 -0500

  10/06/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit

  <p>The <em>Brilliant Bohemian Garnets</em> exhibit is making only one stop in America—and it’s at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague. Marvel at nearly two-hundred pieces featuring fiery red garnets while you learn about this precious gemstone’s history. After this special showing, the garnets will return to the Czech Republic, never to leave again.</p><p>Admission:<br>General: $10<br>Members: Free</p> 2023-10-07 16:00:00 -0500

  10/07/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

• The Mad Silkman: Zika & Lida Ascher Textiles and Fashion

  <p>After fleeing Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Ascher family went on to build a highly successful fashion fabric enterprise in London, supplying top designers and fashion houses such as Christian Dior. Lida and Zika Asher were especially celebrated for their Squares, a collection of luxurious printed scarves designed by famous artists such as Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, and André Derain. View a selection of their fabric designs and scarves on loan from the Ascher Family U.S. Archive.</p> 2023-10-07 16:00:00 -0500

  10/07/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

  9:30 a.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids