WWI Film Screening: “Goodbye, Cleveland. Hello, France”
On Saturday, Aug. 11, join us at the Museum at 4 pm for a special screening of a new French documentary, “Goodbye, Cleveland. Hello, France,” that traces the story of an American soldier from Ohio. The discovery of a trunk in a small village in France led filmmaker Claude Humbert on a journey to tell … Continue reading WWI Film Screening: “Goodbye, Cleveland. Hello, France”
Hoboken Library Corner at the Museum – Oct. 10
Uptown Hoboken residents will enjoy a convenient new outpost of the Hoboken Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 3 - 7 pm. Hoboken Library staff will bring a selection of popular books and materials for kids and grownups to browse and check out, if you have a library card. If you don't have a … Continue reading Hoboken Library Corner at the Museum – Oct. 10
Fall Family Fun Day – Oct. 14
Filled with hands-on activities that stretch the imagination and encourage creativity, the afternoon offers hands-on crafts & games the whole family will enjoy. We also serve refreshments and bring in live entertainment. This year’s Fall Family Fun Day features crafts and activities such as making your own masks, just in time for Halloween! Our live … Continue reading Fall Family Fun Day – Oct. 14
Celebrating Jimmy Roselli – Oct. 7, 4 pm
On Sunday, Oct. 7, join us at the Hoboken Museum, 1301 Hudson St., at 4 pm for a special event celebrating that other beloved Hoboken crooner: Jimmy Roselli. Born in Hoboken in 1925, Roselli was one of the most significant Italian-American pop singers of his time, during an era of competition from such performers as … Continue reading Celebrating Jimmy Roselli – Oct. 7, 4 pm
Talk: “Made in Hoboken: Tales of Inventions with Ties to the Mile-Square City”
What do the zipper, Mallomars, stage monitors and steam engines all have in common? They were all New Jersey inventions! Hoboken’s own history springs from the vision of a very inventive family, as Col. John Stevens III and his sons were pioneers in rail and steam engine innovations. Founded by Col. Stevens’ son Edwin, they Stevens … Continue reading Talk: “Made in Hoboken: Tales of Inventions with Ties to the Mile-Square City”
Black Maria Film Series, Program 1: “Reflections of the Jewish Experience at Home and Abroad”
The Museum is pleased to host a fall series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning films on the second or first Wednesday of the month, September - December, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald. For each program, doors open at 6:30, the films screen at 7 pm, followed by Q&A. Light refreshments will … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, Program 1: “Reflections of the Jewish Experience at Home and Abroad”
Black Maria Film Series, Program 2: “Hispanic History Month”
The Museum is pleased to host a fall series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning films on the second or first Wednesday of the month, September - December, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald. For each program, doors open at 6:30, the films screen at 7 pm, followed by Q&A. Light refreshments will … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, Program 2: “Hispanic History Month”
WWI Play: “An American Soldier’s Journey Home”
On Veteran’s Day, Sunday Nov. 11, join us at the Museum at 4 pm for a special performance by actor/creator Douglas Taurel, “An American Soldier’s Journey Home.” The play is based on the actual letters of a World War I doughboy. Seating is limited, please reserve your tickets in advance: $20 for visitors; $15 for … Continue reading WWI Play: “An American Soldier’s Journey Home”
Black Maria Film Series, Program 3: “The Washing Society”
The Museum is pleased to host a fall series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning films, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald. Program 3 on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 pm, will feature the Black Maria Stellar Award-Winning documentary, “The Washing Society” by Lizzie Olesker and Lynne Sachs. The program will also include an … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, Program 3: “The Washing Society”
Art Opening: Jim Fallon’s “Heaven, Hell or Hoboken: Monoprints on Combat Paper”
Upper Gallery Art Opening: Jim Fallon’s "Heaven, Hell or Hoboken: Monoprints on Combat Paper" The Hoboken Museum is pleased to present our latest Upper Gallery art exhibit: Jim Fallon’s “Heaven, Hell or Hoboken: Monoprints on Combat Paper.” Jim Fallon is a Hoboken-born artist who creates multimedia artworks that incorporate “combat paper,” which is hand-made by … Continue reading Art Opening: Jim Fallon’s “Heaven, Hell or Hoboken: Monoprints on Combat Paper”