Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Museum

I LOVED our visit to this quaint, hidden gem of a museum. The volunteer staff were super friendly and welcoming, admission is free, and they have a cute store and gift shop, too. I really enjoyed the music room and learning about the use of accordions. They have a room with many books that you could sit down and read, if desired. Such a fun, unexpected gem where you can learn a few new things :)

Amazing place, enjoyed walking through the rooms. Lots of historical clothing and photos. Staff was very friendly!

Whoever says there's nothing cool at Crossroads has never been to the Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Museum. First up, you can eat fresh kolaches and drink coffee there. Plus grab other Czech snacks in the little cafe area. From there, check out the gift shop full of all kinds of fun stuff, from art books to crafts to marionettes. So many marionettes. Some of them are some so special, they're on display in the museum portion. And the ones that are for sale ain't exactly cheap, but they are quality (this is coming from a guy who went to marionette camp when he was like 13 so I kinda know).There's plenty of other displays of traditional dress and pieces of Omaha's thriving Czech community -- old band equipment from a polka group, tables/settings from the Bohemian Cafe, a bunch of accordions, motorcycles and more. In the back area, there's even a small theater space where the walls are adorned with history trees of part of Nebraska's Czech population. And many descendants still call the Good Life home.Sure it's in an old Chili's, but the CSECM is def worth a visit.

Fun, informative displays. (I especially loved the marionettes!)The kolaches and coffee sold on site in the little restaurant were a nice treat on our afternoon jaunt, too.I'm originally from a small town in Oklahoma that was filled with Czech-Americans, so this musuem tour really resonated with me.Do yourself a favor and drop in when you're in Omaha!