Hoboken People & Places Film Series: “Hoboken Home Views”
The exhibition "Hoboken People & Places, 1976-1994" showcases the city during a period of dramatic change seen through lens of photographer Michael Flanagan. At the same time, several films were being produced here. We invite you to join us at the Hoboken Historical Museum, for a month-long film series showcasing films and documentaries produced right … Continue reading Hoboken People & Places Film Series: “Hoboken Home Views”
Opening reception for “The Essence of Hoboken: Watercolors by Robert Nardolillo”
The Museum is pleased to host an exhibit of dynamic and moody watercolor paintings by Robert Nardolillo, a Brooklyn-born artist who now lives in the suburbs, but who loves the urban energy of the Mile Square City. He discovered its unique beauty when his daughters moved here after college. Meet the artist at a free … Continue reading Opening reception for “The Essence of Hoboken: Watercolors by Robert Nardolillo”
Hoboken People & Places Film Series: “Delivered Vacant”
The exhibition "Hoboken People & Places, 1976-1994" showcases the city during a period of dramatic change seen through lens of photographer Michael Flanagan. At the same time, several films were being produced here. We invite you to join us at the Hoboken Historical Museum, for a month-long film series showcasing films and documentaries produced right … Continue reading Hoboken People & Places Film Series: “Delivered Vacant”
WWI Reading Discussion Group
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to debut a new companion reading group to accompany our WWI lecture series, "Heaven, Hell or Hoboken." Anyone interested in reading books and essays about World War I and then discussing them with fellow readers is invited to join us on Sunday, April 23, at 5:30 pm, after the … Continue reading WWI Reading Discussion Group
Spring Family Fun Day
The Hoboken Museum's free Spring Family Fun Day is Father's Day, June 18, from 12 - 4 pm. Filled with hands-on activities that stretch the imagination and encourage creativity, the afternoon offers hands-on crafts & games like making your own superhero masks and marshmallow architecture. Other crafts and activities include making your own dreamcatchers from … Continue reading Spring Family Fun Day
Secret Gardens Author Talk: Jenny Rose Carey on “Glorious Shade”
In conjunction with Sunday’s Secret Gardens Tour, Little City Books is hosting a talk and book signing by noted gardening expert, Jenny Rose Carey, whose latest book “Glorious Shade” offers advice for gardeners challenged by tree or building shade. The talk is Thursday, June 1, at 7 pm, and admission is free.
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