Dec
20
to Jan 1
Dec
14
12:00 PM12:00
CCMH Mikuláš Holiday Market
Join us for rich traditions and treasures this year at the Holiday Mikuláš Market! Arts & Crafts | Food | Live music | Pictures with Mikuláš
Dec
7
3:30 PM15:30
Dec
1
to Dec 14
Annual Holiday Auction
Welcome to the Czech Center Museum Houston’s Holiday Online Auction!
Join us in celebrating the season of giving while sustaining an in important part of Texas history. Your participation in this fundraising auction directly benefits the museum's educational programming, including lectures, concerts, and exhibit development that enrich and inspire our community. Browse a variety of exciting items, from destination hotel stays and stunning home decor to specially curated gift baskets perfect for holiday gifting.
Important Information:
Alcohol cannot be mailed.
All items must be picked up by 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 21, unless shipping arrangements are made in advance.
Shipping costs, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winning bidder.
Items not claimed or shipped by the deadline may be forfeited.
Auction will open Sun, Dec 1, 2024 at 4:30pm
You can preview auction items now!
Sponsors and Donors to this years Holiday Auction
Nov
28
to Nov 30
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00
Second Saturday for Students
Students of all ages are invited to visit the CCMH's exhibits for free on the second Saturday of each month. Students must bring a current school ID card.
Cost: Free with student ID.
Nov
8
11:30 AM11:30
New archaeological finds of the Royal jewelry of the Late Antiquity from Central Bohemia
Join us for a lecture presented by Dr. Jaroslav Jiřík, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Archaeology at the Prácheň Museum in Písek, Czech Republic, and associate professor at the Institue of Archaeology at Charles University, in Prague, Czech Republic.
Nov
2
6:00 PM18:00
Karel Zeman Documentary Screening
This biographical documentary delves into the life and legacy of one of the most celebrated Czech filmmakers in history by examining his achievements in special effects and animation.
Nov
2
to Dec 21
Exhibition: Witness to the Revolution
Witness to the Revolution describes the Velvet Revolution through the eyes of Americans who were in Czechoslovakia at the time. After the fall of communist Russia and fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Czechs and Slovaks took to the streets to demand political reforms. The Velvet Revolution was born.
Nov
1
6:00 PM18:00
Karel Zeman Film Screening: The Stolen Airship
Join us for a magical evening at the museum as we screen Karel Zeman's Stolen Airship!
Nov
1
to Nov 30
Pop-up exhibit: Ahoj from Jablunkov
Dip you toes into this vibrant town of ancient traditions and artistry in wood-carving, painting, textile printing and more. Pop up Exhibit On view Nov 1 - 30 at CCMH
Oct
25
to Oct 26
Knihy Zdarma
Czech Center Museum Houston posílá do světa knížky, které už v knihovničce máme, nebo které již nevyužijeme. Zájemci o tituly na fotografiích níže, kontaktujte nás prosím na mailu czech@czechcenter.org. Domluvíme se s vámi výběr a předání v muzeu nebo se můžete přijít podívat 25. a 26. října. Finanční příspěvek za knížky je vítán, ale není nutný – jde nám hlavně o to, aby literatura našla nový domov!
Oct
17
7:00 PM19:00
Czech Heritage Month Concer
In honor of Czech Heritage Month, we celebrate the bicentennial of Bedrich Smetana’s birth with chamber music by this beloved Bohemian composer. Program features his fiery first string quartet and masterful Piano Trio.
Oct
13
11:00 AM11:00
Czech Embassy Bike Challenge
This year, just like last year, the Czech Center Museum Houston joins the Bike Challenge organized by the Czech Embassy in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the anniversary of the establishment of the independent Czechoslovak state.
Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00
Second Saturday for Students
Students of all ages are invited to visit the CCMH's exhibits for free on the second Saturday of each month. Students must bring a current school ID card.
Cost: Free with student ID.
Oct
1
to Oct 31
Czechia Through Your Eyes
Have you traveled to the Czech Republic and taken a lot of nice photos?
Sep
28
3:30 PM15:30
Sep
28
to Oct 28
CCMH Bike/Run Challenge 2024
Inspired by the Czech Embassy Bike Challenge, held in celebration of Czech Independence Day. Have fun with family and friends and spend some time outdoors during Czech Heritage Month.
Sep
19
7:00 PM19:00
Milan Kundera Book Club Discusses The Book of Laughter and Forgetting
Robert Cremins and Dan Price from the Honors College at the University of Houston will lead us in a discussion of The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, which back in late 1980 The New York Times called “the most original book of the season.”
Sep
14
10:00 AM10:00
Second Saturday for Students
Students of all ages are invited to visit the CCMH's exhibits for free on the second Saturday of each month. Students must bring a current school ID card.
Cost: Free with student ID.
Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00
The Restoration Talk
Friday, September 6 | 6-7 PM
CZECH CENTER MUSEUM HOUSTON, 4920 SAN JACINTO ST.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Join us as we dive into the background of these pieces and learn about the techniques and challenges involved in preserving these works of art.
Rachel Townsend and Lauren Enyart from Bradley’s Art & Frame will take us through the complex and delicate process of frame and art conservation and restoration.
Complimentary parking is available in the adjacent lots.
Photos and or videos are being taken at this event and may appear in Czech Center Museum Houston print or digital communications or marketing materials.
By attending this event, you hereby authorize CCMH to use your photography/video capture in any and all use related to the educational mission of the Museum without compensation.
Please notify the CCMH if you wish to attend but not have your picture used in this way.
Aug
10
5:00 PM17:00
Summer Intern Showcase
Find out what topics our interns are fascinated by while enjoying light refreshments and great conversation!
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00
Second Saturday for Students
Students with a valid school I.D. receive FREE GENERAL ADMISSION to the Czech Center Museum Houston on the second Saturday of each month.
Jul
13
10:00 AM10:00
Second Saturday for Students
Students with a valid school I.D. receive FREE GENERAL ADMISSION to the Czech Center Museum Houston on the second Saturday of each month.
Jul
12
to Oct 31
Exhibition: From the Czech Silver Thaler to the American Dollar
Money has history and ancestors just like we humans do. Over 500 years ago, the “family history” of the dollar currency was established due to the agreement of the Lands Diet of the Kingdom of Bohemia. This one event can be regarded as the origin of all the dollars that belong to many different countries today. Come and learn more about the historical origin and development of these coins!
“From the Czech Silver Thaler to the US Dollar” is now on view until October 31, 2024.
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Second Saturday for Students
Students with a valid school I.D. receive FREE GENERAL ADMISSION to the Czech Center Museum Houston on the second Saturday of each month.
May
29
7:00 PM19:00
Pardubicka Muzika Brass Band Concert
Get ready to groove to folk and traditional tunes with musicians hailing from Pardubice, Czech Republic. An evening with Pardubicka muzika is a one-of-a-kind experience with a rich musical repertoire. Bring your friends and sweethearts for an unforgettable night of live music. ONLINE TICKET SALES CLOSE AT NOON PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
May
23
6:00 PM18:00
Meet & Greet with Czech Universities
We cordially invite all international education professionals as well as members of the Czech community in Texas and international alumni of Czech universities to a social gathering.
May
11
10:00 AM10:00
Second Saturday for Students
Students with a valid school I.D. receive FREE GENERAL ADMISSION to the Czech Center Museum Houston on the second Saturday of each month.
May
1
to Oct 31
Exhibition: Voices of Vision
Just as World War I came to an end, the remarkable partnership of a Czechoslovak patriot and a visionary American president set the stage for the first western-style democracy in Central Europe.
Apr
20
12:00 PM12:00
CCMH Annual Czech Spring Festival
Get ready for our annual Czech Spring Festival, where we celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavors of springtime traditions in the Czech and Slovak Republics. Eat, Learn, and Play.