Betty & Frank Hosticka Czech Museum & Gift Shop

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Our museum hours do change from month to month, please see current hours listed in the “Events” section. Thank you for your interest in our museum and hope to see you soon!

In 2005, a room on the main floor of Bohemian National Hall was transformed into a museum to house the history, cultural artifacts and traditions of the original Czech community in the Cleveland area.

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Czech Museum & Gift Shop

Tribute to Czech Heritage

The museum pays tribute to the memory and dedication of those who built Bohemian National Hall and celebrates the heritage passed down to descendants. Photographs and documentation of early events associated with the Hall and the Sokol organization are prominently displayed.

Czech Nationality Costumes Display

Several displays of folk costumes are part of the museum’s collection, as well as Czech crystal, pottery, glassware, toys, books, paintings, photographs and other items.

Other Displays

On display also are several vintage marionettes, for which the Czechs have a long history of marionette theater dating back to the 1700s.

Czech Museum & Gift Shop

Some vintage items along with many newer items representing Czech heritage are sold in the gift shop area. The Czech Republic is known for its high-quality garnets, and you’ll find a selection of garnets in a variety of contemporary or classic settings available for purchase.