Czechoslovak Museum

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Czechoslovak Museum
Established 1911
Location 2021 U Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Website

The Czechoslovak Museum is located at 2021 U Street in South Omaha, Nebraska. Opened in the first decades of the 20th century to celebrate the histories of Czechs and Slovaks, today the museum also highlights the history of Slovaks and Czechs in Omaha.[1] Located at Omaha’s only Sokol, the Czechoslovak Museum includes fine hand-cut lead crystal, costumes, photographs, showcases of memorabilia, a Czech/English reference library and a gift shop, which features only items imported from the Czech Republic.[2]

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  1. ^ Sheldon, A.E. and Sellers, J.L. (1918) Nebraska History. Nebraska State Historical Society. p 211.
  2. ^ "Czechoslovak Museum", Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Retrieved 6/7/08.
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