National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is a museum in Iowa, at a modelled elevation of 218 m. Mount Trashmore stands 289 m to the east-southeast, 0.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Morel, a artwork 0.1 miles away. Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway passes 0.8 miles off. 4 named summits stand within 25 miles.
The story
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) is a museum and library of Czech and Slovak history and culture located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the United States. Established in 1974, the museum and library moved to its present site in 1983. The museum and library was severely affected by the Iowa flood of 2008. In 2012, rebuilding and expansion efforts were completed and the NCSML reopened. In 2018, the NCSML became a Smithsonian Affiliate, joining a network of museums, educational institutions, and cultural organizations that share Smithsonian resources. Dr. Cecilia Rokusek serves as the President & CEO of the museum since 2018.
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Dates from 1974.
Wikidata Q14689261, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
What to expect
- Operated by
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
- Fee
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
How to reach it
- 0.8 mi off the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, National
- 15.7 mi off the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway
- 21.7 mi off the Grant Wood Scenic Byway
- 48.9 mi off the Great River Road, National
Overlooks nearby
Named places within 25 miles
- Sokol Park: 0.1 mi
- Osborn Park: 0.3 mi
- Jay Park: 0.3 mi
- Stefan Park: 0.4 mi
- Riverfront Park: 0.4 mi
- Iroquois Park: 1.6 mi
- Irene Dumpke Park: 2.2 mi
- Waterfowl Center: 2.5 mi
- Winnebago Park: 2.6 mi
- Quarton Park: 2.7 mi
- Morel: 0.1 mi
- Trumpet: 0.2 mi
- Cherry: 0.4 mi
- Regeneration: 0.8 mi
- Rollic: 0.8 mi
- African American Museum Of Iowa: 0.2 mi
- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
- History Center: 1.1 mi
- Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite Temple: 1.1 mi
- Brucemore: 2.2 mi
- Tree of Five Seasons: 0.9 mi
- The Coe "Victory" Bell: 1.5 mi
- Westside Rising: 1.8 mi
- Sister Catherine McAuley: 2.6 mi
- Sister Frances Warde: 2.6 mi
- The 5th Realm: 4.5 mi
- Johnson County Freedom Rock: 13.7 mi
- Colony Acres: 16.6 mi
- World’s Largest Wooden Nickel: 19.6 mi
- Iowa City Pedestrian Mall: 22.2 mi
- Sinclair Park Community Garden: 0.6 mi
- Andreas garden: 2.6 mi
- Ohnward Butterfly Garden: 17.7 mi
- Cremation Garden: 23.3 mi
- Mount Trashmore: 0.7 mi
- The Hogback: 11.6 mi
- Perkl: 17.4 mi
- Sand Hill: 19.3 mi
- Picnic Table and Grill: 1.6 mi
- Picnic Table and Grill: 1.6 mi
- Raptor Ridge Picnic Area: 13.7 mi
- Hickory Hill Picnic Area: 17.2 mi
- I-380 Northbound Cedar Rapids Rest Stop: 6.8 mi
- I-380 Southbound Cedar Rapids Rest Stop: 6.9 mi
- Sugar Bottom Day Use Beach: 15.4 mi
- Sugar Bottom Campground Beach: 15.5 mi
- Wildcat Bluff: 19.4 mi
- East Bluff: 21.3 mi
- Ivanhoe: 11.7 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Trashmore | ESE 118° | 289 m | 0.7 mi |
| Perkl | SSE 165° | 257 m | 17.4 mi |
| The Hogback | NW 319° | 251 m | 11.6 mi |
| Sand Hill | S 186° | 244 m | 19.3 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:11 | 18:42 | 19:19 |
| June solstice | 05:32 | 20:04 | 20:46 |
| September equinox | 06:55 | 18:29 | 19:06 |
| December solstice | 07:32 | 15:54 | 16:39 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 20 | 24 | 37 | 49 | 60 | 70 | 73 | 71 | 63 | 51 | 37 | 25 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cedar Rapids Muni AP, 7 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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