Category Archives: Family Programs

Kids’ Arts & Crafts at the Museum

1301 Hudson St.
Ages 2-5
(Program takes place outdoors)

Join us two days a week for fun art making in the Museum walkway on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm.

Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Art materials are provided. Seating available first-come, first-served.

A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some art with you!

 

Storytime at the Fire Department Museum

213 Bloomfield St.
Ages 2-5, 30 minutes
Every Sunday, 1:30 pm

[Temporarily on hold, November 2021] This Storytime program is designed especially for our youngest museum visitors, ages 2 – 5 years, at the Fire Department Museum, 213 Bloomfield Street. Stories and songs about city life are presented by Museum staff and guest readers every Sunday from 1:30 – 2:00 pm. 

All are invited, and the program costs only $5 per family. 

Reservations are not required; however, space is limited and strollers must be parked outside. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact us at education@hobokenmuseum.org or call 201.656.2240.

Friday Storytime at the Museum

1301 Hudson St.
Ages 2-5, 30 minutes
Every Friday, 10:30 am

This Storytime program is designed especially for our youngest museum guests. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program presents stories and songs about city life read by our staff and guest readers. All are invited, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Storytime is a half-hour session each Friday at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited, and people are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program is supported by our family sponsor, Macy’s, but a $5 suggested donation is appreciated.

Due to weather or staffing shortages, the program may be canceled without advance notice. To confirm on the day of the event, please call 201/656-2240, or contact us at info@hobokenmuseum.org.

Tips and Guidelines for making Storytime successful:

  1. If your child is crying or having a difficult time, please take him or her outside so as not to disturb the others and try to come back another time.
  2. If your child is not being gentle with another child, please separate the children and make sure it doesn’t happen again. 
  3. Cell phones are fine for taking pictures of your child, but not for talking on or texting.
  4. All the adults are role models for the children. If they see you sitting and listening to the story, they will too. If they see you talking or texting, they won’t. 
  5. Please enjoy your food AFTER Storytime, not during, and take any cups or wrappers with you.

Thank you for your cooperation!