Czech and Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids signs contract with city ahead of move

The National Czech and Slovak Museum in the US city of Cedar Rapids has taken a significant step towards a USD 16-million planned move and expansion, the Chicago Tribune reported. The museum has signed a USD 1 a year lease with the Cedar Rapids authorities that will allow it to move to municipal land located on higher ground. It is currently at a temporary location in the city’s Czech Town district, after its original home was badly flooded in 2008. The National Czech and Slovak Museum is set to reopen in 2012.

Author: Ian Willoughby