In honor of Veterans Day, the Hoboken Museum and Thomas Edison Film Festival present two short films on the subject of veterans' sacrifices, in a showcase titled “Films Reflecting on the Legacy of World War II.” “Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses” (pictured here) tells the story of a group of heroic World War II veterans … Continue reading Veterans Day Film showcase from Thomas Edison Film Festival, Thurs., Nov. 11 →

All are invited to the opening reception for the new Upper Gallery exhibition, "The Sidewalk Is the Studio: Recent Paintings by Frank Hanavan," on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 2 - 5 pm.  One of the most popular painters of Hoboken scenes, Frank Hanavan has many collectors and fans in Hoboken and New York. His most … Continue reading Opening reception: “The Sidewalk Is the Studio: Recent Paintings by Frank Hanavan →

The Hoboken Museum is pleased to host another online-only artist talk on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 pm, with popular Hoboken artist Frank Hanavan, whose show, "The Sidewalk Is the Studio," opens in the Upper Gallery starting Sunday, Nov. 14, with a reception from 2 - 5 pm. The talk will be streamed live on … Continue reading Artist talk with Frank Hanavan (online only) Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 pm →

Museum Director Bob Foster and Collections Manager Rand Hoppe will be guests of Hoboken Councilman Phil Cohen on his next “Coffee with Cohen” on Monday, November 15th at noon. Tune in as they discuss the importance of the Museum to our community, especially our current Main Gallery exhibit on the history of "The Avenue." This … Continue reading Museum Director Bob Foster & Collections Manager Rand Hoppe to be guests on “Coffee With Cohen” Monday Nov. 15 at Noon →

Every Thursdays at 7 pm, the The Hoboken Museum hosts and live-streams a conversation featuring an interesting local personality.  On November 18, the museum’s own Bill Curran will interview Armando Luis, owner of both Sparrow Wine & Liquors and the La Isla restaurants. Mr. Luis was born in Cuba and moved with his family to Union … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Armando Luis, owner of La Isla and Sparrow Wine & Liquors →

  Please join us on Sunday November 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. at the Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson Street to celebrate the release of another Hoboken Oral History Project chapbook, "All the Salsa! Recollections of Milquella “Milca” Guzman." Milca Guzman and her family arrived in the United States from the Dominican Republic, and after … Continue reading “All the Salsa! Recollections of Milquella ‘Milca’ Guzman:” Chapbook Release Event →

November 28 is Museum Store Sunday! We are happy to be a part of this special museum industry day.  Visit our in-museum Gift Shop on Sunday, November 28, we're open 12 - 5. Check us out online at The Hoboken Museum Store here. Looking for those special gifts? Find them here, and support us through … Continue reading Visit our Gift Shop on Museum Store Sunday! →

GivingTuesday is a growing global movement that seeks to inspire a day of “radical generosity” on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving - extending the spirit of the holiday beyond our own families and homes, and into our communities. The Hoboken Historical Museum is deeply grateful to those who believe in our work and understand the power … Continue reading November 30th is GivingTuesday →

Join us online Thursday, December 9 at 7 pm when Jack Silbert interviews Irwin Chusid. A Hoboken resident since 1992, Irwin's long, illustrious career includes work as a journalist, music historian, radio personality and record producer. His stated mission has been to "find things on the scrapheap of history that I know don't belong there … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Jack Silbert interviews ‘outsider-music’ maven Irwin Chusid →

On Wednesday, December 1st, the Thomas Edison Film Festival and the Hoboken Historical Museum launch “Meet the Filmmakers: The Art of Storytelling” – featuring Gabriel Amaral and Francisco Saco in conversation with Jane Steuerwald, TEFF director.  The program streams live on Wednesday December 1st and will run through December 31, 2021. Amaral’s film “No Place,” … Continue reading Thomas Edison Film Festival and the Hoboken Historical Museum present “Meet the Filmmakers – The Art of Storytelling” →