“On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi, June 9, 1 pm
For a truly Hoboken experience, join us on Sunday, June 9, 1 - 4 pm, for the "On the Waterfront" bus tour. Led by Hoboken native and film industry pro Lenny Luizzi, the tour will highlight the large role Hoboken played in this iconic American film, which earned 8 Academy Awards. The bus will depart … Continue reading “On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi, June 9, 1 pm
Historic Walking Tour: Downtown Hoboken with Bob Foster
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to announce a new series of architect- and archivist-led historical walking tours, as part of its “Greetings from Hudson County: A Postcard History Then and Now” exhibition. Co-organized with the Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission in celebration of National Preservation Month (May), the tours will provide an overview of Hoboken’s … Continue reading Historic Walking Tour: Downtown Hoboken with Bob Foster
Historic Walking Tour: Uptown Hoboken #2 with Bob Foster
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to announce a new series of expert-led historical walking tours, as part of our “Greetings from Hudson County: A Postcard History Then and Now” exhibition. Co-organized with the Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission in celebration of National Preservation Month (May), the tours will provide an overview of Hoboken’s historic churches … Continue reading Historic Walking Tour: Uptown Hoboken #2 with Bob Foster
Historic Walking Tour: Stevens Campus #1 with Leah Loscutoff
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to announce a new series of architect- and archivist-led historical walking tours, as part of its “Greetings from Hudson County: A Postcard History Then and Now” exhibition. Co-organized with the Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission in celebration of National Preservation Month (May), the tours will provide an overview of Hoboken’s … Continue reading Historic Walking Tour: Stevens Campus #1 with Leah Loscutoff
Opening reception: “Under the Stars: New Paperworks by Hiro Takeshita”
Hiro Takeshita wields an exacto knife with more finesse than many painters with brushes and oils. He creates dazzling works of art with layers of precisely cut paper in saturated hues. The resulting works of art appear to be painted, but they're all executed in kiri-e or kirigami, or the traditional Japanese art of cut … Continue reading Opening reception: “Under the Stars: New Paperworks by Hiro Takeshita”
Walking Tour: “A River Walk Across the Ages, Ships, Trains and Beverages Too!”
Join former Museum Trustee Terry Pranses on a fascinating walking tour through Hoboken history along the city's storied riverfront. Learn about the major engines of Hoboken's economy since its founding, from the ferry and train terminal at the south end, past the original tourist attractions of Sybil's Cave and the Elysian Fields (site of the … Continue reading Walking Tour: “A River Walk Across the Ages, Ships, Trains and Beverages Too!”
Annual Gala: To the Nines!
Tickets are going fast. Join us at the W Hoboken on November 8 to support the Hoboken Historical Museum Education Initiatives. Be there to bid in the live and silent auction on some of the exclusive experiences and gift certificates our host committee has put together! Click here for tickets Click here to follow our … Continue reading Annual Gala: To the Nines!
Pre-K Arts & Crafts at the Museum
Museum staff and other guests instruct children ages 2 to 5 years in simple arts and crafts and games every Tuesday at 10:00 am and at 11 am. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caretaker. This program is supported by our family sponsor, Macy's. Registration required. Please visit eventbrite to register for the … Continue reading Pre-K Arts & Crafts at the Museum
Maria Pepe Baseball Tournament BBQ
Come celebrate with the best all-girl baseball teams in the northeast, as well as the woman who broke Little League’s glass ceiling, the legendary Maria Pepe! We'll be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, watermelon and Yum Yum ice cream to cap off a day of baseball played by some of the best all-girl teams in the northeast, … Continue reading Maria Pepe Baseball Tournament BBQ
Fall Family Fun Day – Oct. 25
The Hoboken Museum and Kidville are partnering to host a Halloween-themed Fall Family Fun Day in Shipyard Park on Friday, Oct. 25, from 4 - 7 pm. The afternoon will be filled with hands-on activities that stretch the imagination and encourage creativity, with hands-on crafts & games the whole family will enjoy. We also serve … Continue reading Fall Family Fun Day – Oct. 25