Do you know a child who loves to draw and paint? Children ages 5 to 18 are invited to participate in an art project for our next book publication, "H is for Hoboken." Artist and Museum Associate Bill Curran will assist children with creating illustrations that represent Hoboken from A to Z.  The first session … Continue reading Kids Art Project: “H is for Hoboken” →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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” →

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!” →