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The Hoboken Historical Museum welcomes visitors six days a week in the former Bethlehem Steel machine shop, one of the oldest buildings on Hoboken’s waterfront.

Hours & Admission

  • Tuesday – Thursday: 2 PM – 7 PM

  • Friday: 1 PM – 5 PM

  • Saturday – Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM

  • Monday: Closed

Category Price
General Admission

$5
Museum Members

Free (Must show membership card)
Children (Under 13)

Free
Students

Free (Must show valid student ID)

Free admission is also available for participants in the Families First Discovery Pass and Museums for All programs.

Getting Here

Address: 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, New Jersey

  • By Bus (NJ Transit #126): From NYC’s Port Authority Bus Terminal (Gate 213), take the #126 Bus to Hoboken. Get off at 14th & Washington Streets, walk east to Hudson St., and one block south.

  • By PATH: Take the PATH train from NYC to Hoboken Terminal. From there, take the #126 or #89 bus to 13th St., then walk one block east.

  • Scenic Walk: Enjoy a 20–30 minute walk from the terminal along the scenic Hoboken waterfront or vibrant Washington Street. Here’s our Walking Tour Map.

  • By Ferry:

    • Hoboken North: Walk one block west along 14th St., then one block south.

    • Hoboken South: Arrives at Hoboken Terminal; follow PATH directions above.

Parking

  • Free Validated Parking: Up to 3 hours free at Littleman Parking – Independence Garage (Shipyard Lane at 12th St.). Notify the attendant you are visiting the Museum and bring your ticket to the front desk to be stamped.

  • Metered Parking: Available Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM. Pay stations accept cash and credit cards.

  • Sunday Parking: Metered parking is free on Sundays. City of Hoboken parking

Visitor Policies

  • Photography: Non-flash photography is permitted for personal use. Tag us with @HobokenMuseum when sharing on social media!

  • Consent: Your presence implies consent for the Museum to use your likeness in educational and promotional materials. Please inform staff or email info@hobokenmuseum.org if you prefer not to be photographed.

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Plan Your Visit

The Hoboken Historical Museum welcomes visitors six days a week, from Tuesday to Sunday, at 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, New Jersey.

Museum Hours:

  • Tuesday – Thursday: 2 PM – 7 PM
  • Friday: 1 PM – 5 PM
  • Saturday – Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
  • Monday: Closed

Contact Us:

  • Call us at (201) 656-2240 during museum hours.
    (Please note, this number does not accept text messages)
  • General info: info@hobokenmuseum.org
  • For research purposes, press, or membership inquiries, please visit our Contact page.

Take our visitor survey: Click here

Admission

General Admission: $5
Children under 13, students, & Museum Members: Free
Free admission is available for participants in the Families First Discovery Pass and Museums for All programs.

Getting Here

By Bus

By Bus (NJ Transit #126)

  • From NYC’s Port Authority Bus Terminal (Gate 213) → Take #126 Bus to Hoboken
  • Get off at 14th & Washington Streets → Walk east to Hudson St. and one block south to 1301 Hudson

Click here to view bus schedules.

By PATH

  • Take the PATH train from NYC to Hoboken Terminal
  • From there, take the #126 or #89 bus up Washington St. to 13th St., then walk one block east to the Museum
  • Prefer to walk? Enjoy a 20-30 minute scenic walk along the Hoboken waterfront, historic Hudson Street, or vibrant Washington Street lined with shops and restaurants.

Click here to view PATH train schedules.

By Ferry

  • Hoboken North Stop: Walk one block west along 14th St., then one block south to the Museum.
  • Hoboken South Stop: Arrives at Hoboken Terminal—follow PATH directions above.

Click here to view ferry schedules.

Parking

Free Parking:

  • Littleman Parking – Independence Garage (Shipyard Lane at 12th St.)
  • Up to 3 hours free with Museum validation (Enter the garage, notify the attendant that you are visiting the Museum, and bring the parking ticket to the Museum to be stamped)

Street Parking:

  • Watch for street sweeping signs, fire hydrants, and red-painted curbs!
  • Metered parking (9 AM – 9 PM, Monday – Saturday). Pay stations accept cash & credit cards.
  • Sunday: Free metered parking.
  • Residential areas: Visitors can park for up to 4 hours where permitted (look for green “residents-only” signs to avoid restricted zones).

For more details, visit the city’s website.

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1301 Hudson St.
Hoboken, New Jersey

Our hours

Tues – Thurs: 2 – 7 PM
Fri: 1 – 5 PM
Sat & Sun: 12 – 5 PM

Click here for directions to the Museum.

Send us Mail

PO Box 3296
Hoboken, NJ 07030

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+1 (201) 656-2240
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Transportation & Directions

Directions to the Hoboken Historical Museum

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Arriving by Bus

Take the NJ Transit #126 bus from Port Authority (Gate 204) to Hoboken. Get off at 14th & Washington Streets and walk east to Hudson St. and one block south to 1301 Hudson. The fare from NY is $3.50 (pre-purchased ticket required; ticket-dispensing machines are located near the entrance to gate 204). The local bus fare from the PATH station is $1.60 (cash accepted, exact fare required) to ride up Washington Street to 13th Street, at the YMCA building. Walk one block east to the Museum. Click here to view bus schedules.

Arriving by PATH

The PATH train will bring you to NJ Transit’s Hoboken Terminal. You’ll be at the south end of town. To get from the PATH to the Museum, take either Washington Street bus (#126 or #89) to 13th St, then head east one block. The Museum is located in the old Shipyard Machine Shop at 13th Street & Hudson Street. Or, take a stroll; it only takes about 20 – 30 minutes to walk up the Hoboken waterfront, or historic residential Hudson Street, which is lined with some of Hoboken’s grandest homes, or “The Avenue,” aka Washington Street, lined with shops and restaurants. Click here to view PATH train schedules.

Arriving by Ferry

NY Waterway offers service to both Hoboken North and Hoboken South from terminals at 39th Street and the World Financial Center. From the Hoboken North stop, walk one block west along 14th Street to Shipyard Lane, and a block south to the Museum. The Hoboken South stop brings you to NJ Transit’s Hoboken Terminal. See PATH directions to get from the terminal to the Museum. Click here to view ferry schedules.

Parking

Several parking lots are located near the Museum. The Littleman Parking-Independence Garage (Shipyard Lane, at 12th St.) offers 3 hours of free parking with Museum validation (normal rates apply after that; call ahead — holidays and special events may affect availability).

On-street parking is extremely limited. Commercial blocks are controlled by multispace meters: Obtain a timed parking slip to display on your dashboard with cash or credit card for up to 2 hours. Meters in effect 9 am – 9 pm Monday – Saturday. Visitor parking is prohibited on the north or west side of any unmetered streets (as indicated by dark green residents-only signage). Residential streets offer up to 4 hours of parking per day, but only on the south and east sides of the block. Many are now subject to mobile payment zones and street sweeping enforcement. Visit the city’s website for more details.

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Staff & Board

Staff & Board

Museum Staff

Have a question? Contact us at 201-656-2240 or an individual email address below. Director Bob Foster rfoster@hobokenmuseum.org Development Manager Victoria Moyeno vmoyeno@hobokenmuseum.org Collections Manager Rand Hoppe rhoppe@hobokenmuseum.org Communications Associate Vera Sirota pr@hobokenmuseum.org Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@hobokenmuseum.org Education Curator education@hobokenmuseum.org Museum Associate Bill Curran billc@hobokenmuseum.org Website designed by Carrie Chatterson Studio carriechattersonstudio.com

Board of Trustees

Below is a list of the current members of the Board of Trustees. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning any aspect of the Museum, please do not hesitate to contact any Trustee.

Officers

President Valerie Hufnagel president@hobokenmuseum.org Vice-President Anthony Vetrano Treasurer Bill Tobias treasurer@hobokenmuseum.org Recording Secretary secretary@hobokenmuseum.org

Board Members

Michael Barry Thomas G. Brennan Gregory Byrnes Greg DellAquila Geri Fallo Katherine Kingsbury Tim Murphy Merritt Patterson Thaler Pekar James Perry Ana Sanchez Ellen Stewart Irene Sobolov Kate Valenta
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About the Museum

Founded in 1986, the Hoboken Historical Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving the pulse of our city. We don’t just store history; we bring it to life through the diverse culture and unique stories of Hoboken. You can find us in the former Bethlehem Steel machine shop—one of the oldest standing landmarks on the waterfront.

Our Mission & Vision

Mission: We advance the understanding of Hoboken’s history, culture, and architecture. By collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts and oral histories, we document a heritage that resonates on a local, regional, and national scale.

Vision: We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and culturally vital future. Our roadmap includes expanding our physical footprint by 7,500 square feet—adding permanent galleries and a 75-seat auditorium—backed by a $10 million endowment for long-term sustainability.

What We Offer

  • Main Gallery: Themed exhibitions explore Hoboken’s history through compelling topics like the evolution of Washington Street and the city’s role in World War I.
  • Upper Gallery: A vibrant rotating space showcasing six local and regional artists every year, all inspired by the spirit of Hoboken.
  • Programs & Events: From expert-led lecture series and children’s storytime to community staples like the Secret Garden Tour and the Hoboken House Tour.
  • Digital Archive: History at your fingertips. Explore tens of thousands of digitized items from our collections online.

Our Team

Museum Staff

Board of Trustees

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning any aspect of the Museum, please do not hesitate to contact any Trustee.

Officers

  • President: Valerie Hufnagel
  • Vice-President: Anthony Vetrano
  • Treasurer: Bill Tobias
  • Recording Secretary: Katherine Kingsbury

Trustees

Michael Barry, Linda Beninghove, Thomas G. Brennan, Caroline Caulfield, Greg DellAquila, Geri Fallo, Mike Klein, Merritt Patterson, Thaler Pekar, James Perry, Mark Perry, Rebecca Prasad, Ana Sanchez, Irene Sobolov.

Get Involved

As an active community organization, we encourage you to get to know us and support us through the following:

  • Membership: Support our mission with an annual individual or family membership.
  • Volunteering: Help us organize our special fundraising events—a great way to meet your neighbors.
  • Donations: Contributions help fund our ongoing exhibits and education programs.

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