Um, is that Collections Manager and Hoboken Talks producer Rand Hoppe? And... is THAT the Easter Bunny, "Hoppy"? That's a lot of "hoppies"! Yes, that's right, the Museum's own Rand Hoppe will don this historical bunny costume on the Saturday before Easter. There'll be eggs filled with...dinosaurs? Because what's more historical than dinosaurs? Bring the … Continue reading Photo Op with “Hoppy” the Museum Bunny! →

  We had so much fun at our Coffee Festival last November, we're brewing it again! Join us Saturday, May 15 from 10:30 - 3:30 for an array of coffee and tea-themed booths in the Shipyard Passageway as well as 4 ticketed events indoors. The festival is curated by @secret.tearoom Our 4 events provide an … Continue reading Hoboken Coffee Festival →

  Tune in to Hoboken Talks on Thursday, April 21st when Vincent Cassesa is interviewed by Bill Miller. This episode was pre-recorded, so live "chatting" with the guest and host during with broadcast will not be available. A child of a bygone Hoboken, in the 1950s, Vincent Cassesa went on to become a world class … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Vincent Cassesa, educator, interviewed by Bill Miller →

  Join us Thursday, April 28 at 7pm when Brad Johnson is interviewed by the Museum's own Bill Curran. Brad Johnson is a longtime resident. He's worked for the US Postal Service here in Hoboken for 23 years, and is currently the Customer Services Supervisor. Brad is a proud father of 3 children who attend … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Brad Johnson, longtime resident, talks with Bill Curran →

We are pleased to announce a live, online Artist Talk on Friday, May 6 at 7pm with painter Lou Carbone. Tune in and chat as Lou is interviewed by Museum Director Bob Foster on our YouTube channel here or on Facebook here. This Artist Talk is in advance of the Museum's new Upper Gallery exhibit … Continue reading Artist Talk: Lou Carbone →

  Join us Thursday, May 5 at 7pm when Erica Butts is interviewed by Jack Silbert. Erica Butts is a Hoboken-raised singer/songwriter. She attended High Tech High School and is a founding member of the band Rest Ashore, which they describe as a “North NJ Math punk outfit.” Jack Silbert will interview Erica. This is … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Erica Butts, singer/songwriter, talks with Jack Silbert →

  Join us Friday, May 13 at 7:30 pm for an extraordinary evening of 7 dance-themed short films, as the 41st Annual Thomas Edison Film Festival and the Museum present A Celebration of Screen Dance with special guest internationally acclaimed filmmaker and choreographer Marta Renzi. Jane Steuerwald, Executive Director of TEFF,  is your host. Admission … Continue reading Thomas Edison Film Festival with special guest Marta Renzi, acclaimed filmmaker/choreographer →

  The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to present a very special family-friendly event. Composers, musicians and instrument inventors Bill Brovold and Jay Kreimer present an instrument-making workshop at Sybil’s Cave Park, on Saturday, May 21 from 2:00 - 3:30pm. Bill and Jay will be bringing all the materials needed to make your own instruments. … Continue reading Family Friendly Instrument-Making Workshop by Bill Brovold & Jay Kreimer at Sybil’s Cave →

The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to present “Modern Cave Sounds,” a concert at Sybil’s Cave Park, on Saturday, May 21 at 4:30pm. Internationally acclaimed innovative composers, musicians and instrument inventors Bill Brovold and Jay Kreimer will bring their musical experiment in cave acoustics to Hoboken in a concert open to all. Guests may want … Continue reading “Modern Cave Sounds” Music and Soundscapes by Bill Brovold & Jay Kreimer at Sybil’s Cave →