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November 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
History Café: Indigenous Voices on the Air
In 2021, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum gathered a panel of historians, from the Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Steilacoom and Squaxin Island Tribes, to discuss the legacy of the Treaty War. From this, the Indigenous Voices podcast was born. Learn from the makers how this platform continues to tell histories of our region from the perspectives of diverse tribal members.
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November 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MOHAI Mercantile Literary Series: Signs of Vanishing Seattle
Join the MOHAI Mercantile for a book signing and conversation with Cynthia Brothers, author of the new book Signs of Vanishing Seattle: Places Loved and Lost, and Tom Eykemans, the book designer and publisher.
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November 23 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
WTO Protest Walking Tour
Remember the Battle for Seattle in 1999? The historic uprising which strategically shut down the World Trade Organization's meetings in Seattle using creative, non-violent direct action? Re-live that powerful week of street protests and learn about the solidarity that sparked one of the largest political demonstrations in Seattle history.
Museum Activities
Relax at the Café
Indulge your taste buds at the Gourmondo at MOHAI Café during your museum visit, where you can savor a variety of sandwiches, salads, snacks, pastries, and refreshing beverages. Indoor and outdoor seating available seasonally.
MOHAI Mercantile
Visit our store inside MOHAI to shop gifts, books, toys, jewelry, and souvenirs from over 100 local authors and artists. Museum admission is not required to shop.
Idea Lab
Learn about historic innovations, build skills for innovation, and let your imagination soar with monthly activities for the young and young at heart.
Discovery Packs
Go on a journey throughout the museum and investigate history in fun new ways. Best suited for children 3-10 years of age and available in English or Spanish.
Museum Programs
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Rediscover our region’s history and immerse yourself in the lives and stories that made the Puget Sound the unique place it is today.
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Engage Your Students
MOHAI’s wide range of hands-on, educational programs make local history come alive for students at every grade level. Diverse offerings include on-site museum field trips, off-site Portable Museum rentals, and digital experiences, with scholarship funding support available for those that qualify.
Become a Member Today
MOHAI relies on the generosity of donors and members in order to strengthen the community through programs, exhibits, and the preservation of our shared history.
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Explore Our Collections
MOHAI’s expansive collection of artifacts, images, archival materials, and oral histories totals over 6.5 million items, although only a portion are on exhibit at the museum.