“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
Artist talk with Bill Curran: New Works (live 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)
“Every Object Tells A Story, IV” 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