171st Anniversary of Hoboken Baseball Game
One of Hoboken’s “100 Firsts” is hosting the first officially recorded, organized “base ball” game played under Alexander Joy Cartwright Jr.’s rules, on June 19, 1846. According to historical records, the New York Nine defeated Cartwright’s Knickerbockers, 23 to 1, in four innings at Hoboken’s Elysian Fields, which were located near the Hudson River, at … Continue reading 171st Anniversary of Hoboken Baseball Game
Main Gallery Exhibition Opening: “World War I Centennial: Heaven, Hell or Hoboken”
All are invited to the opening reception for our next exhibition, "World War I Centennial: Heaven, Hell or Hoboken," August 6 from 2 - 5 pm. The exhibition focuses on the transformation of Hoboken and its residents after the U.S. entered World War I and converted the city into the main port of embarkation for the … Continue reading Main Gallery Exhibition Opening: “World War I Centennial: Heaven, Hell or Hoboken”
Fall Family Fun Day
Filled with hands-on activities that stretch the imagination and encourage creativity, the afternoon offers hands-on crafts & games the whole family will enjoy. This year's Fall Family Fun Day crafts and activities will include making your own Halloween spiders from Tootsie Pops and pipecleaners, fall Pop Art and leaf mobiles, geometric robots, and sunflowers from … Continue reading Fall Family Fun Day
Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 1: Hoboken Kids Photography and Art Day Camp
Ages 6 – 9 June 26 – 30, 2017 Stimulate your child’s creativity! In this session, children will be introduced to the idea of photography, art, and gallery exploration. Using the Hoboken Historical Museum’s photography exhibit as a setting for investigation, young artists will learn the basics of photography and still life painting, and take … Continue reading Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 1: Hoboken Kids Photography and Art Day Camp
Holiday Family Concert at the Fire Department Museum
Catch the holiday spirit with a fun, family-friendly concert by Dave Lambert and Howard Olah-Reiken on Sunday afternoon, December 10, at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 1 pm and the event will last until 3 pm in the Assembly Room on the 2nd floor of the Hoboken Fire Department Museum, 213 Bloomfield. The pair of … Continue reading Holiday Family Concert at the Fire Department Museum
Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 2: Junior Firefighter’s Day Camp
Ages 4 – 5 July 10 – 14, 2017 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. In this summer session, younger children will be introduced to our local community helpers — firefighters. Using the Fire Department Museum, 213 Bloomfield St., as a setting for investigation, young children will learn about fire apparatus and equipment, fire stations, … Continue reading Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 2: Junior Firefighter’s Day Camp
Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 4: Everyday Heroes: Hoboken Superhero Day Camp
Ages 4 – 5 August 7-11, 2017 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Young children who love superheroes will get a chance to meet Hoboken’s own superheroes. Who are they? Just look around! They are the people who keep our streets safe, clean, and make rules for our community. Campers will explore the everyday lives … Continue reading Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 4: Everyday Heroes: Hoboken Superhero Day Camp
Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 3: Junior Firefighter’s Day Camp II
Ages 6 – 9 July 24 – 28, 2017 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children ages 6-9 will be get to know our local community helpers—firefighters. Using the Fire Department Museum, 213 Bloomfield St., as a setting for investigation, children will learn the brief history of the Fire Department in Hoboken, the development of … Continue reading Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 3: Junior Firefighter’s Day Camp II
Holiday Crafts Fair
The Museum Holiday Crafts Fair will take place the last weekend before Christmas, December 16 and 17, inside the Museum and out in the walkway. Come by for jewelry, household items, knitwear, children's items, historic prints, and more! On offer are handmade items by local artists and artisans, including Jennifer Place's jewelry from handblown glass, … Continue reading Holiday Crafts Fair
Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 5: Hoboken Treasure Hunters Day Camp
Ages 6 – 9 August 21-25, 2017 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ever wonder what a treasure trunk looks like? At the Hoboken Historical Museum, children will get to discover history trunks filled with artifacts from different time periods of Hoboken. Explorers will delve into subject like the Lenni Lenape Indians, the Stevens family, … Continue reading Summer Enrichment Camp – Session 5: Hoboken Treasure Hunters Day Camp