Join us at 1301 Hudson Street on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 pm when the museum hosts a special event from the Hoboken Public Library. “How Historical Mystery Writers Bring the Past to Life… One Murder at a Time," is a Panel Discussion with three bestselling authors. The event is free. Registration is required, click … Continue reading How Historical Mystery Writers Bring the Past to Life… One Murder at a Time: Panel Discussion →

Container shipping is a vital part of the global economy. Goods from all around the world, from vegetables to automobiles, are placed in large metal containers which are transported across the ocean in ships, then loaded onto tractor-trailers and railroad flatbeds. But when and where did this world-changing invention get started? Join us at 1301 … Continue reading Author Angus Gillespie: “Port Newark and the Origins of Container Shipping” →

November 1 marks the start of Native American Heritage Month, and we are pleased to share news of a wonderful program by the Union Public Library,  "A Brief History of the Indigenous in New Jersey." The presenter is Steve Burton, Tribal Historian/Keeper of Cultural Lifeways, Ramapo-Munsee Lenape, and Chair of the NJ State Commission of … Continue reading A Brief History of the Indigenous in New Jersey →

Join us online Thursday, December 1 at 7pm when Hoboken Talks producer Rand Hoppe chats with Cristin Cricco-Powell. Participate live using "Chat" on YouTube or by "Commenting" on Facebook.  Cristin says, "I'm 4th generation Hoboken, and raising a 5th here. My great grandparents helped build St. Ann's Church, and my grandparents raised 12 kids in … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Cristin Cricco-Powell, Hobokenite and TV producer, talks with Rand Hoppe →

Each year, the Museum carries on the age-old tradition of urban caroling, gathering a hardy band of neighbors to stroll together, and raise their voices in celebration of the season.  Join us on Tuesday, December 20 at 6:30pm at the Museum at 1301 Hudson. We'll share lyrics and sheet music, and have a quick warm-up. … Continue reading Christmas Caroling through the neighborhood! →

Buy tickets here! On Sunday, December 11, The Hoboken House Tour returns when Hoboken Historical Museum Director Bob Foster and Hoboken Talks producer Rand Hoppe livestream their visits to approximately ten homes of historic, architectural or environmental value. They represent a range of Hoboken lifestyles, and many will display an added, end-of-the-year holiday flair. Join … Continue reading The Hoboken House Tour returns! Live & virtual, with a Watch Party at the Museum. →

Join us online Friday, December 9 at 7pm when sculptor Chris Dahlberg discusses the creation of his new bronze bust of Sinatra with Museum Director Bob Foster.  The bust will be revealed on Sunday, December 11 at 3pm, as part of this year's Hoboken House Tour. Participate live using "Chat" on YouTube or by "Commenting" … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Rescheduled to Friday – Sculptor Chris Dahlberg’s bust of Sinatra, & its reveal on Sunday, December 11 →

Join us online Thursday, December 15 at 7pm when Museum Director Bob Foster and Collections Manager Rand Hoppe walk & talk through the Museum's fantastic, meticulously detailed Main Gallery exhibit, "The Avenue: A History of Washington Street." After a long run, the exhibit must come down! The last chance to see it will be Friday, … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: “The Avenue” farewell →

Join us online Thursday, December 22 at 7pm for the first (annual?) Mister Snitch Holiday Special! It's Mister Snitch and also Missus Snitch. Museum folks are following up their Halloween Snitch tribute with this Holiday celebration of local cultural icon "Mister Snitch." The "Mister Snitch" column appeared on the cover or the Hoboken Pictorial, and … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Mister Snitch Holiday Special! →

Join us online Thursday, December 29 at 7pm for a replay of the Hoboken Talks episode when April Harris is interviewed by Bob Foster, April Harris grew up in  the housing projects of Hoboken. Drawing on her own experience as a child in poverty and the hardships she witnessed, she was determined to help the … Continue reading Hoboken Talks REPLAY: April Harris, director of “In Jesus Name Charities” talks with Bob Foster →