Volunteer

…just for the fun of it!

The Hoboken Historical Museum is a small nonprofit that depends on the energy and dedication of our volunteers. Because we are supported primarily by local fundraising and public grants, volunteers are essential to managing the events that fund our educational exhibits and community programs.

Volunteering is a rewarding way to get to know your neighbors and connect with the city’s vibrant cultural life. No prior experience is needed—the only requirement is a friendly attitude!

Ways You Can Help

Most assignments last only a few hours. There is truly something for everyone:

• Event Support: Help with setup, registration, or selling merchandise at Museum events.
• Tour Hosts: Stand in as a host at various sites during our popular Garden Tour and House Tour.
• Community Outreach: Staff the Museum booth at city-sponsored events and community festivals (like the Fall Arts & Music Festival) to spread the word about our activities.

Get Involved Today

Ready to join our team of volunteers? Here is how to get started:

• Email Us: Send a message to volunteer@hobokenmuseum.org for more information on current opportunities.
• Sign Up Online: Click here to join our email newsletter and be sure to check the “Volunteer opportunities” box on the form.
• Call Us: Contact the Museum directly at 201-656-2240.

Thank you for helping us advance the community’s appreciation of Hoboken’s colorful history!

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Be a Part of Hoboken History

Located in one of the oldest buildings on the waterfront, the Hoboken Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the city’s rich heritage. Through award-winning exhibitions, engaging programs, and dynamic community events, we bring Hoboken’s past to life while fostering a deeper connection to its evolving present.

We collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and oral histories, both historic and contemporary, and host guest lectures, film screenings, readings, concerts, and hands-on workshops. Our Upper Gallery spotlights local artists whose work reflects Hoboken and the surrounding area in a variety of visual media.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on public grants, fundraising events, and, most importantly, the generous support of community members and local businesses. Your membership helps us continue offering exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events that make Hoboken’s history accessible to all.

Become a Member & Support the Museum!

Your annual membership includes:

✅ Free admission to the Museum

✅ Exclusive email updates on programs and events

✅ Oral History Project chapbooks

✅ Invitations to all Museum events

✅ Discounts on select Museum gift shop items, books, and workshops

✅ Special discounts at local businesses, including:

• 40% discount on an initial visit (consultation, exam, and treatment) ($75 $45) at Cully Chiropractic, 95 River Street, # 404
• 25% discount at Rosticeria Da Gigi, 916 Washington Street
• 20% discount  at Right Angle Framing and Custom Mirrors, 320 and 1108 Washington Street
• 20% discount at Symposia Bookstore, 510 Washington Street
• 15% discount at GTK with code gtkHISTORY (not valid for catering or specials), 1014 Washington Street
• 15% discount on all breads at Choc-O-Pain Bakery, (after 3 pm only), all Hoboken locations
• 15% discount a season with Soccer Shots Hudson County with code MUSEUM.
• 15% discount at Framing on Washington, (custom framing only), 1028 Washington Street
• 15% discount at Atelier Sucre with code HHM15, 720 Monroe Street, Suite #C514
• 10% discount at Black Rail Coffee, 800 Jackson Street
• 10% discount on catering orders and a free juice on tap during your first visit after downloading the app at Toastique, 1450 Washington Street
• 10% discount at Blue Skies Pottery with code BSPHHM, 720 Monroe Street, Suite #C414
• 10% discount at Wicked Scents, 163 2nd Street
• 10% discount at Daisy’s Wearable Art, 260 First Street
• 10% discount at Hey Coffee People, 103 Garden Street
• 10% discount at Alivio Wellness with code HHM10, 302 7th Street
• 10% discount at Alessio’s Cafe, 539 Park Avenue
• 10% discount at Terrace by Alessio’s, Northwest Resiliency Park, 1201 Madison Street
• 10% discount at Casa Italia Gourmet Market, 600 Park Ave
• 10% discount at Blue Eyes Restaurant, 525 Sinatra Drive
• 10% discount at Hufnagel Landscape Design & Construction Group (on jobs of up to $1,000)
• 10% discount at The Madison Bar & Grill, (not valid on holidays), 1316 Washington Street 
• 10% discount at Cornerstone Pets, 105 9th Street
• 10% discount at 16 Handles on orders over $25 OR two free toppings, 1185 Maxwell Place
• 10% discount on any service with Grace at Graceful Skin & Body Spa  (not valid to combine with other promos), 100 Madison Street
• 10% discount on class packs at Pure Barre Hoboken, 70 Hudson Street, Suite # C2
• 10% discount at Bounce Mkt, 720 Monroe Street, Suite # E410
• 10% discount at Muteki Ramen on in-person and online orders using code HBKMUSEUM, 533 Washington Street
• 5% discount at Baking Mama, 88 Hudson Street
• Free business consultation at The Law Office of Rosemarie Moyeno Matos, 105 Jefferson Street
• Free Amazon gift card with purchase of an insurance policy at Muller Insurance, 930 Washington Street (1 per client)
• Free Blueberry Pie Facial upgrade with any bath or grooming service at Woof Gang Bakery, 1112 Washington Street
• New Client Special, 3 Free Classes ($33 value) at YogaRenew, 12 Hudson Place, Suite #201
• 2 free classes or if already a member, $25 off your next purchase at Prime Cycle + Body, 33-41 Newark Street
• $25 off the registration fee for families enrolling in the after-school program at Kumon with the code BP-info0, 463 5th Street

Click here to make a donation   Click here to become a member — or renew!

The Museum is a 501c3 charitable organization. Memberships and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the IRS.