A local book group will host its next meeting at the Hoboken Historical Museum on Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:15 pm for a discussion of "The Untold Life of Peter Lee," with the author Holly Metz.  Please reserve a spot in advance. Seating is limited, and the event is free, but attendees are requested to … Continue reading Book discussion: “The Untold Life of Peter Lee,” by Holly Metz →

The Hoboken Museum is joining in the commemoration of the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, passed in 1920, which granted women nationwide the right to vote. A lecture series by distinguished authors and historians will highlight the achievements of several famous New Jersey women. Kicking off the series will be a talk by Carmela A. … Continue reading Talk: “Women’s Suffrage, 1920: New Jersey Women Regain the Right to Vote,” by Carmela A. Karnoutsos →

The Museum's Upper Gallery space welcomes Uruguayan artist Alex Morales for a second exhibit of paintings of his beloved adopted home, Hoboken. All are invited to a free opening reception on Feb. 16 from 2 - 5 pm. The exhibition will remain on view through March 29. The exhibit is supported by a block grant … Continue reading Art Exhibit Opening: “Hoboken: A Retrospective by Alex Morales” →

For decades, the giant neon Maxwell House "Good to the Last Drop" sign flashed its animated message to the New York City skyline. The factory supported thousands of Hoboken families and permeated the Mile Square City with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee . On Saturday, February 22, at 4 pm, learn about early Maxwell … Continue reading Talk: “The Last Drop Was Bitter: The Hoboken Maxwell House Story” by Richard Wright and Bob Foster →

On Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 pm, the Hoboken Museum is pleased to host the second online installment of the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival 2020 Hudson County tour series, featuring the Hoboken premiere of the documentary, “The #1 Bus Chronicles” by acclaimed filmmaker, Joel Katz.  Immediately following the film, stay tuned and view … Continue reading Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series, Joel Katz’s “No. 1 Bus Chronicles” →

Join us online on Thursday, June 18 at 6 pm, for a livestreamed evening of award-winning selected shorts from the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival collection celebrating the LGBTQ community and Pride Month. Festival Director Jane Steuerwald will lead a Q&A with the audience. Attendance is limited to the first 100 to register for … Continue reading Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series livestream event: Pride Month →

The Hoboken Museum is hosting an open house event for past and future volunteers on Sunday, March 8, from 2 - 4 pm. The Museum relies on volunteers to staff our fundraising events and help out greeting visitors on weekends.    Volunteering is a fun way to get to know your neighbors and connect with … Continue reading Volunteer Open House →

You've seen the pre-recorded videos on our YouTube channel, now our Collections Manager goes LIVE on YouTube with clips from a number of movies and TV shows filmed in Hoboken! Albert Finney dancing in Arthur's Steakhouse? Yep! Mathew Modine in the NJT Waiting Room? You'll see it! Gena Rowlands at the Hotel Vistor? AND MORE! … Continue reading “Hoboken Hollywood LIVE!” on YouTube →

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! →

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 →