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” →

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 →

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” →

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 →

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 →

On Sunday, August 23, at 5 pm, join us for a one-on-one conversation with artist and Museum Associate Bill Curran, live on YouTube, hosted by Museum Director Bob Foster and Collections Manager Rand Hoppe. Bill will discuss his approach to painting and show some recent paintings of Hoboken. Viewers can submit questions and comments during … Continue reading Artist talk with Bill Curran: New Works (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 have been featured, and the possibilities are endless! Viewers of the live … Continue reading “Every Object Tells A Story, IV” Live on YouTube →

Have you had just about enough of sitting at home on a Tuesday Night? Join the friendly folk at the Hoboken Historical Museum for an entertaining and not-really-brain-busting trivia night! Our second edition will be Tuesday, August 25, starting at 7:00 pm. The special theme will be "The Washington Street Game!" Just tune into our … Continue reading “Hoboken Trivia Night!” Live on YouTube →

On Thursday, September 3, at 6:30 pm, the Hoboken Museum is pleased to host the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival's NJ Young Filmmakers Virtual Back-to-School Special. The event will feature 26 award-winning films from the 2020 NJ Young Filmmakers Festival collection including animation, documentary, experimental and narrative selections. Stay tuned for more details. The … Continue reading Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series, “NJ Young Filmmakers Special” →

The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to present #NJWomenMakeHistory, an exciting eight-part lecture series focusing on New Jersey women who made their mark on history, as part of New Jersey’s celebration of the centennial of women’s right to vote. From groundbreaking photographer Dorothea Lange, to gender barrier-breaking baseball player Maria Pepe, both Hoboken natives, the … Continue reading Lecture Series: NJ Women Make History, Part 1 – Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits →