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The Hoboken Historical Museum is throwing itself a birthday party, and the whole community is invited. On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the museum celebrates 40 years since its incorporation in 1986 and 25 years in its home in the former Bethlehem Steel Shipyard on Hudson Street in Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ.
The 40th Anniversary Celebration runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and mixes food, wine, jazz and a silent auction, all in support of the museum.
40th Anniversary Celebration Details
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken
- Tickets: Give Lively event page
- More info: Hoboken Historical Museum event page
What to Expect
According to the museum, the evening features food from Hoboken restaurants, a wine tasting curated by Sparrow’s Wine and Liquor that is included with your ticket, live jazz from a local band and a silent auction. The party spreads out both indoors and outdoors along the walkway, so dress for a November evening by the river.
Proceeds benefit the museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which helps keep its exhibits, programs and collection going for the next 40 years. Questions about the event can go to info@hobokenmuseum.org or 201.656.2240.
Why the Museum Matters
For four decades the museum has collected and shared the story of Hoboken, from its shipyards and factories to its neighborhoods and famous residents. Its location inside the old Bethlehem Steel Shipyard building is part of that story, and the 25th anniversary of the move is one more reason to celebrate this year.
New to the museum? Our guide to museums in Hudson County, NJ explains what you can see there on a regular visit.
More at the Museum This Month
If you cannot make the party, the museum calendar stays busy through November:
- Saturday, November 14, 11 a.m. to noon: Second Saturday Story Time and Crafts
- Sunday, November 15, 2 to 5 p.m.: Opening reception for artist Pamela Reilly
- Saturday, November 21: a Sinatra haiku program
The museum is also a stop for the Hoboken Artist Studio Tour this weekend, with a pre-tour reception on Friday, November 6. Regular museum hours are Tuesday to Thursday 2 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Planning a night out in town? Pair the celebration with dinner during Hoboken Restaurant Week, or browse our Hoboken weekend guide.
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Featured image: The Hoboken Historical Museum in the former Bethlehem Steel Shipyard building on Hudson Street. Photo: Jim.henderson, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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