Black Maria Film Series, “Seeing Through the Wall”
The Museum is hosting a spring series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning documentary films on the first Wednesday of the month, April - June, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald, often with filmmakers as special guests. The second program, on Wednesday, April 4, will feature an hour-long documentary by Annie Macksoud called, … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, “Seeing Through the Wall”
WWI Centennial Talk: “New York and World War I,” by Kevin Fitzpatrick
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to host WWI author and tour guide Kevin Fitzpatrick for a talk about New York City's many connections to the Great War, on April 22 at 4 pm. Admission for the talk is $5, free for Hoboken Museum members. New York City was an important hub for U.S. recruiting … Continue reading WWI Centennial Talk: “New York and World War I,” by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Art Opening & Talk: “Rear Window: Photographs by Tom Zuk”
Upper Gallery Art Opening: "Rear Window: Photographs by Tom Zuk" Tom Zuk has made photographic art from the rough materials of the urban cityscape outside his Hoboken apartment window. A wall of crumbling masonry, a clothesline with pulley, a patio, a street corner, a church with steeple, hi-rise apartment, just the sky filling the window … Continue reading Art Opening & Talk: “Rear Window: Photographs by Tom Zuk”
Black Maria Film Series, “Cotton Road”
The Museum is hosting a spring series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning documentary films on the first Wednesday of the month, April - June, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald, often with filmmakers as special guests. The third program, on Wednesday, May 2, will feature an hour-long documentary by Laura Kissel called, … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, “Cotton Road”
Annual Gala: What a Fabulous Masked Ball!
Another one of Hoboken's best parties is in the history books. The Museum's annual Masked Ball at the W Hotel Hoboken on Oct. 26 was a great success, thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and donors. We thank all 200 guests for coming together to celebrate the good work the Museum does in the … Continue reading Annual Gala: What a Fabulous Masked Ball!
Kids Drawing Class at Mana Contemporary – April 29
Hoboken Museum Associate and artist Bill Curran will lead a still-life art workshop next Sunday, April 29, from 2 - 5 pm at the Mana Contemporary's Spring Open House event. Recommended for children ages 6 - 12 years, the workshop will teach children how to draw and color flowers using charcoal and pastels. Once … Continue reading Kids Drawing Class at Mana Contemporary – April 29
“On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi
For a truly Hoboken experience, join us on Sunday, June 24, 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 from … Continue reading “On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi
Hoboken Library Corner at the Museum
Uptown Hoboken residents will enjoy a convenient new outpost of the Hoboken Public Library starting Wednesday, May 9, from 3 - 7 pm. The program will continue on June 13, and if successful, will continue on the second Wednesday of each month. Hoboken Library staff will bring a selection of popular books and materials for kids … Continue reading Hoboken Library Corner at the Museum
1859 Hoboken Base Ball Team (Away Match)
The Boys of Summer are back! Head to Piscataway to the East Jersey Old Towne Village to see the 1859 Hoboken Base Ball Club play a vintage-rules match on Saturday, May 12. Time TBD. The team is in its seventh season: Seven seasons of catching balls without a glove. Seven seasons of promoting the history … Continue reading 1859 Hoboken Base Ball Team (Away Match)
Poetry Publication Party: I’Mmigrant
The community is invited to a free reception on Sunday, May 20, 3 - 5 pm, to celebrate the launch of a poetry collection, "I'Mmigrant," written by students in our latest "Poetry in the Schools" workshop. The poets will read their work, and copies of the publication will be available. The event is free, and light refreshments … Continue reading Poetry Publication Party: I’Mmigrant