Hoboken Historical Museum, Jersey City

Name: Hoboken Historical Museum
Address: 1301 Hudson St, Jersey City, 07030, United States
Telephone: +1 201-656-2240

#13 among attractions in Jersey City

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Facts and practical information

The Hoboken Historical Museum, founded in 1986, is located in Hoboken, New Jersey and presents rotating exhibitions and activities related to the history, diverse culture, architecture and historic landmarks of the city. In 2001, the museum moved to 1301 Hudson Street into the last standing building of former Bethlehem Steel Hoboken Shipyard. Through its Hoboken Oral History Project, the museum and the Friends of the Hoboken Public Library have been capturing the recollections of longtime residents: stories about mom-and-pop shops, the city's many movie palaces, jazz clubs, vaudeville performances, political campaigns, ethnic traditions, and factory jobs. ()

Coordinates: 40°45'8"N, 74°1'29"W

Address

1301 Hudson StHoboken (North East Hoboken)Jersey City 07030 United States

Contact

+1 201-656-2240

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Jersey City

Day trips

Hoboken Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pier 62 Skatepark, Chelsea Piers, North River Pier 66, David Zwirner.

0.8 miE
Park
Pier 62 Skatepark, New York City
22 min walk • Pier 62 Skatepark is a public skatepark located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The skatepark, which opened in 2010, is located in Hudson River Park on Pier 62 overlooking the Hudson River. Pier 62 Skatepark is notable as it is the only modern full size vert concrete transition skatepark in New York City.
0.9 miSE
Golf, Visitor center, Sport complex
Chelsea Piers, New York City
24 min walk • Chelsea Piers is a series of piers in Chelsea, on the West Side of Manhattan in New York City.
0.8 miE
Piers and boardwalks
North River Pier 66, New York City
20 min walk • North River Pier 66 is a public boat house in Manhattan, New York, United States, located at 12th Avenue and 26th Street on the Hudson River. New York River Sports, located at Pier 66, comprises Hudson River Community Sailing, NY Kayak Polo, and New York Outrigger, who all share the facility. The fireboat John J.
1 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
David Zwirner, New York City
26 min walk • David Zwirner Gallery is an American contemporary art gallery owned by David Zwirner. It has three gallery spaces in New York City and one each in London, Hong Kong, and Paris.
1 miE
Museum, Art gallery
Kent Fine Art, New York City
26 min walk • Kent Fine Art is an art gallery in New York City founded in 1985 by Douglas Walla.
1 miE
Museum, Art gallery
Foxy Production, New York City
25 min walk • Foxy Production is a New York contemporary art gallery founded by Michael Gillespie and John Thomson. Foxy Production, established in 2003, is currently located in Chinatown, New York City.
0.7 miE
Ship
John J. Harvey, New York City
19 min walk • John J. Harvey is a fireboat formerly of the New York City Fire Department in New York City, famed for returning to service following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
1 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Chelsea Art Museum, New York City
25 min walk • The Chelsea Art Museum was a contemporary art museum located at 556 West 22nd Street on the corner of Eleventh Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The museum focused on post-war European art.
0.8 miSW
Area
Hoboken, Jersey City
20 min walk • Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city's population was 60,417.
0.5 miNE
40°45'34"N • 74°1'12"W
Vista Yacht Cruises, Union City
15 min walk • Boat tours, Sailing, Outdoor activities
0.9 miE
Street
Eleventh Avenue, New York City
25 min walk • Eleventh Avenue is a north–south thoroughfare on the far West Side of the borough of Manhattan in New York City, located near the Hudson River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hoboken Historical Museum open?

Hoboken Historical Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 7 pm
Friday 1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hoboken Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Shipyard Marina, Jersey City (4 min walk), Buildings at 1200–1206 Washington Street, Jersey City (7 min walk), Elysian Fields, Jersey City (7 min walk), 14th Street, Jersey City (9 min walk).

How to get to Hoboken Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hoboken Historical Museum:

Bus

Washington Street at 13th Street • Lines: 126, 22 (3 min walk)
14th Street at Bloomfield Street • Lines: 126, 22 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Hoboken 14th Street (3 min walk)
Lincoln Harbor (12 min walk)

Light rail

Lincoln Harbor • Lines: Hblr (17 min walk)
9th Street–Congress Street • Lines: Hblr (20 min walk)

Metro

Hoboken • Lines: Hob–33, Hob–Wtc, JSQ–33 via HOB (31 min walk)
34th Street–Hudson Yards • Lines: <7>, 7 (31 min walk)