A local book group will host its next meeting at the Hoboken Historical Museum on Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:15 pm for a discussion of "The Untold Life of Peter Lee," with the author Holly Metz.  Please reserve a spot in advance. Seating is limited, and the event is free, but attendees are requested to … Continue reading Book discussion: “The Untold Life of Peter Lee,” by Holly Metz →

The Hoboken Museum is joining in the commemoration of the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, passed in 1920, which granted women nationwide the right to vote. A lecture series by distinguished authors and historians will highlight the achievements of several famous New Jersey women. Kicking off the series will be a talk by Carmela A. … Continue reading Talk: “Women’s Suffrage, 1920: New Jersey Women Regain the Right to Vote,” by Carmela A. Karnoutsos →

The Museum's Upper Gallery space welcomes Uruguayan artist Alex Morales for a second exhibit of paintings of his beloved adopted home, Hoboken. All are invited to a free opening reception on Feb. 16 from 2 - 5 pm. The exhibition will remain on view through March 29. The exhibit is supported by a block grant … Continue reading Art Exhibit Opening: “Hoboken: A Retrospective by Alex Morales” →

For decades, the giant neon Maxwell House "Good to the Last Drop" sign flashed its animated message to the New York City skyline. The factory supported thousands of Hoboken families and permeated the Mile Square City with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee . On Saturday, February 22, at 4 pm, learn about early Maxwell … Continue reading Talk: “The Last Drop Was Bitter: The Hoboken Maxwell House Story” by Richard Wright and Bob Foster →