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510 Preston Street (446 Northwest Mall),
Houston, TX 77002 United States
7135282060
czech@czechcenter.org
https://www.czechcenter.org/home-1/
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Karen Ross
karen@haatx.com
713-527-9330
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The Czech Center Museum Houston was founded in 1995 under the name of the Czech Cultural & Community Center. Initially conceived as a home for the Czech-American community in Texas, generous donations allowed us to construct our own building in the Houston Museum District. We moved into our current home in 2004. In the intervening years, historical and cultural artifacts’ contributions lead our board to pivot our mission statement towards historical and cultural preservation. We, therefore, changed our operating name to reflect this new mission.

Today, the Czech Center Museum Houston seeks to inspire people to learn from those who sought freedom despite oppressive rulers and systems. We use the example of the Czech and Slovak experience in the United States and in the world as a mirror through which individuals of other cultures can recognize all peoples’ shared humanity. 

Along with Slavic Culture and Art, we also host programs and exhibits about other ethnic groups, such as the Caribbean, Mexican, Vietnamese, Uruguayan, Costa Rican, Haitian, and many more. We value our position in Houston’s diverse community and endeavor to be a forum for cross-cultural dialogue.

The Czech Center Museum Houston has a small dedicated staff supported by a corps of more than 200 volunteers, of which 20 to 30 do so weekly. With their assistance, we hosted 45 free or low-cost events in 2019. These events included performances by upcoming local artists, international musicians, guest speakers, a Czech Christmas Market, Easter Egg Festival, and crafting and language classes. We also work with other local nonprofits to provide them a venue for their programs.

The Czech Center Museum Houston has been working with UH’s Department of History and assistant professor, Dr. Alexey Golubev, since 2018 on several projects. Our museum provides hands-on research opportunities and introduces University students to the workforce with our collaborative research project for our new exhibit and digital project. We are currently developing with the University of Houston Department of History an educational community project, supporting original research with assistance from local humanities students, led by well-established scholars. These research internships are supported by scholarly grants at UH, allowing students to gain practical experience in a real-world museum setting. 

The museum strives to be an accessible resource, actively encouraging the study, appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of art, culture, and history. We offer family-friendly events and special programs for children, focusing on personal development and education, complementing the Texas school curriculum.

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Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation Discover the incredible journey of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers stranded in Russia during the Russian Revolution at World War I's end. Experience their unity, seizing the Trans-Siberian Railway for a 5,000-mile trek to Vladivostok. Relive their heroic journey, which vitalized the Allies and paved […]

100 YEARS OF CZECH RADIO New Exhibit

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Radio broadcasts to the public began in Czechoslovakia on May 18, 1923. In Europe, only the BBC offered regular radio programming before Radiojurnal (the name under which Czechoslovak Radio started broadcasting) first went on the airwaves. The station’s history reflects the history of the country - the prosperous 1920s, the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, the […]

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation Discover the incredible journey of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers stranded in Russia during the Russian Revolution at World War I's end. Experience their unity, seizing the Trans-Siberian Railway for a 5,000-mile trek to Vladivostok. Relive their heroic journey, which vitalized the Allies and paved […]

100 YEARS OF CZECH RADIO New Exhibit

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Radio broadcasts to the public began in Czechoslovakia on May 18, 1923. In Europe, only the BBC offered regular radio programming before Radiojurnal (the name under which Czechoslovak Radio started broadcasting) first went on the airwaves. The station’s history reflects the history of the country - the prosperous 1920s, the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, the […]

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation Discover the incredible journey of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers stranded in Russia during the Russian Revolution at World War I's end. Experience their unity, seizing the Trans-Siberian Railway for a 5,000-mile trek to Vladivostok. Relive their heroic journey, which vitalized the Allies and paved […]

100 YEARS OF CZECH RADIO New Exhibit

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Radio broadcasts to the public began in Czechoslovakia on May 18, 1923. In Europe, only the BBC offered regular radio programming before Radiojurnal (the name under which Czechoslovak Radio started broadcasting) first went on the airwaves. The station’s history reflects the history of the country - the prosperous 1920s, the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, the […]

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation Discover the incredible journey of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers stranded in Russia during the Russian Revolution at World War I's end. Experience their unity, seizing the Trans-Siberian Railway for a 5,000-mile trek to Vladivostok. Relive their heroic journey, which vitalized the Allies and paved […]

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation Discover the incredible journey of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers stranded in Russia during the Russian Revolution at World War I's end. Experience their unity, seizing the Trans-Siberian Railway for a 5,000-mile trek to Vladivostok. Relive their heroic journey, which vitalized the Allies and paved […]

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation Discover the incredible journey of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers stranded in Russia during the Russian Revolution at World War I's end. Experience their unity, seizing the Trans-Siberian Railway for a 5,000-mile trek to Vladivostok. Relive their heroic journey, which vitalized the Allies and paved […]

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation Discover the incredible journey of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers stranded in Russia during the Russian Revolution at World War I's end. Experience their unity, seizing the Trans-Siberian Railway for a 5,000-mile trek to Vladivostok. Relive their heroic journey, which vitalized the Allies and paved […]

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Guts And Glory The War Train that Shaped a Nation Discover the incredible journey of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers stranded in Russia during the Russian Revolution at World War I's end. Experience their unity, seizing the Trans-Siberian Railway for a 5,000-mile trek to Vladivostok. Relive their heroic journey, which vitalized the Allies and paved […]

Artist Reception: Czechs, Collected

Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston) 4920 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United States

Enjoy a Special Evening with Czech Photographers! Join the Czech Center Museum Houston on Wednesday, March 20, from 6-8:30 PM to celebrate this year’s FotoFest Biennial Participating Spaces exhibition Czechs, Collected: Czech and Slovak photographers in Houston’s private collections and at FotoFest since 1990. Meet and mingle with the artists, curator, and team behind the […]