Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series Goes Virtual!
While we are all sheltering in place to avoid spreading COVID-19 -- or out there doing essential jobs -- the Hoboken Museum is pleased to join with the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival for a virtual screening of a selection of its award-winning short films. The works selected for this special showcase are selected … Continue reading Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series Goes Virtual!
“Hoboken Trivia Night!” Live on YouTube
Have you had just about enough of sitting at home on a Saturday Night? Join the friendly folk at the Hoboken Historical Museum for an entertaining and not-really-brain-busting trivia night! Our debut edition will be Saturday, June 20, starting at 6:30 pm. The special theme will be "The Washington Street Game!" Just tune into our … Continue reading “Hoboken Trivia Night!” Live on YouTube
“Every Object Tells A Story” Live on YouTube
Join Museum Collections Manager Rand Hoppe and Executive Director Bob Foster on YouTube as they take a tour through some of the objects from our collections. Vintage photos, a neon sign, beer bottles, a brief tour of our collections website, and more is in store! Viewers of the live event will be able to ask … Continue reading “Every Object Tells A Story” Live on YouTube
“Painting with Bill Curran” Live Zoom class
Join our artist-in-residence Bill Curran in a painting class on Zoom! He'll set up a still life, and virtually help up to 15 attendees with their painting. Space is limited -- register by clicking below. You'll need your own art supplies. Bill likes to use tempera paints you can find in our local drug stores. … Continue reading “Painting with Bill Curran” Live Zoom class
Storytime at the Fire Department Museum with Jack Silbert
One of our favorite Storytime readers, Jack Silbert, recently visited the Fire Department Museum with Bob Foster behind the camera to read a story he wrote himself, "Stinky Nicky, Dinosaur." If you're missing our weekly Storytime programs, check out our YouTube page for this recent video of Jack reading a story that's sure to delight … Continue reading Storytime at the Fire Department Museum with Jack Silbert
Curator’s talk: “Hoboken – Late 1970s: Photos by Peter and Jack Mecca”
On Tuesday, July 14, at 7 pm, join photographers Peter and Jack Mecca live on YouTube, hosted by Museum Director Bob Foster and Rand Hoppe, for a curator's talk about the brothers' photographs of Hoboken in the late 1970s. The photographers will discuss the images as they are displayed online, and viewers can submit questions … Continue reading Curator’s talk: “Hoboken – Late 1970s: Photos by Peter and Jack Mecca”
“Every Object Tells A Story – Part 2” Live on YouTube
Join Museum Collections Manager Rand Hoppe and Executive Director Bob Foster on YouTube as they take a tour through some of the unusual objects from our collections. Vintage photos, a neon sign, beer bottles, a brief tour of our collections website, and more is in store! Viewers of the live event will be able to … Continue reading “Every Object Tells A Story – Part 2” Live on YouTube
Art Exhibit Opening: “Lily Zane: The Thread That Binds”
Opening July 26, the Museum's Upper Gallery space welcomes local artist Lily Zane, who creates art with needle and thread. All are invited to a free virtual opening reception on July 26 from 4 - 5 pm for her new show, "The Thread That Binds." The exhibition will remain on view through August 23. The … Continue reading Art Exhibit Opening: “Lily Zane: The Thread That Binds”
“Every Object Tells A Story, III” Live on YouTube
Join Museum Collections Manager Rand Hoppe and Executive Director Bob Foster on YouTube as they take a tour through some of the intriguing artifacts from our collections. Vintage photos, a neon sign, beer bottles, a brief tour of our collections website, and more is in store! Viewers of the live event will be able to … Continue reading “Every Object Tells A Story, III” Live on YouTube
30 Years of Painting Hoboken: Curator’s talk with Frank Hanavan, on YouTube
On Sunday, August 9, at 4 pm, meet "plein air" artist Frank Hanavan, live on YouTube, hosted by Museum Director Bob Foster and Rand Hoppe, for a curator's talk about his 30 years of painting the Mile Square City. The artist will discuss why he finds Hoboken such a fascinating subject for over three decades, … Continue reading 30 Years of Painting Hoboken: Curator’s talk with Frank Hanavan, on YouTube