A hundred years after it debuted, radio broadcasting remains one of the most powerful communications tool for connecting people with news, ideas and entertainment. The original “social media,” radio united Americans in tough times of economic distress and war, and happier times...
MOHAI’s 13th Annual Innovation Exchange will explore the pressing topics of environmental sustainability and the global climate crisis, and how these issues can be addressed. MOHAI will also showcase the work from some of Seattle’s newest, leading-edge innovators at the museum. 2022...
MOHAI invites you to a special preview of our newest exhibit, Ansel Adams: Masterworks, just for members and friends. Experience the beautiful and powerful photography of Ansel Adams, widely considered one of America’s most revered photographers. This special traveling exhibit features 48...
Celebrate Pride Month at MOHAI! On this First Thursday, MOHAI offers a special welcome to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) families. Cozy up in our reading corner with LGBTQ-themed books and enjoy screenings of queer films from Three Dollar Bill...
Mark the 133rd anniversary of the Great Seattle Fire with MOHAI and the Seattle Fire Department at this free, family friendly event! Your firefighters-in-training will love trying on gear, learning fire safety tips and tricks, and climbing aboard a real working fire...
The AIDS epidemic has had a lasting impact on Seattle, not just due to the lives lost but through the legacy of resistance, care, and community organizing in response to the crisis. The new AIDS Memorial Pathway (The AMP) on Capitol Hill...
Come celebrate the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth with Mr. Delbert Richardson as he conducts a special storytelling session in honor of the official emancipation of those enslaved. This program will start with a presentation about the National Award-Winning Unspoken Truths exhibition followed by a...
Join MOHAI for a special evening with Dr. Michael Adams, the son of photographer Ansel Adams, who worked closely with his father for many years, and continues to play an active role in preserving the work and legacy of his father. Dr....
From products and services, to music and aeronautics, to medicine and social well-being, the ideas cultivated here have a global impact.
This isn’t your everyday museum podcast—it’s completely teen-researched, written, and produced!
Join a monthly conversation uncovering unique Seattle stories relevant to a changing community.
MOHAI Youth Advisors (MYA) is a place for high school students to investigate, explore, and be empowered to create a more teen-friendly museum.
Help support Puget Sound’s young people. Each fall, History Makers celebrates MOHAI’s accomplishments of that year, while raising support for upcoming education and programming activities.
In this annual lecture series, curators and special guests share new perspectives on MOHAI’s artifacts, exhibits and stories. Hear from familiar and fresh voices as they reveal the compelling narratives and diverse experiences that are embedded in MOHAI’s distinctive and extraordinary historical...
Learn about some of the most influential topics in Seattle and Puget Sound history.
During this historic moment, we invite you to connect with MOHAI in a new digital way. Find fun and unique ways to explore history at home with your friends and family.
Discuss topics with peers about the greatest issues facing Seattle, King County, Puget Sound, and Washington State.
Leonard Garfield, the Museum of History & Industry’s beloved Executive Director, is celebrating twenty years at MOHAI in April 2019. To honor his contributions to MOHAI and our community, the MOHAI Board of Trustees has established the Leonard Garfield Legacy Endowment. This...
Kids ages 3–10 use Exploration and Innovation Packs to go on a journey through MOHAI and investigate history in fun new ways.
What defines Seattle’s style? Unveil local trends and fashion during lectures and viewings.
Explore examples of innovations throughout history, build skills for innovation, and let your imagination soar with activities for the young and young at heart that rotate bi-monthly. At the museum, sit down at the Idea Lab any time for a self-guided, hands-on...
Community Outreach Admissions is designed to make it easier for historically excluded communities to access MOHAI exhibits.
The Curator’s Fellowship invites community and academic historians to bring a new perspective to MOHAI’s extensive collections, and share their findings at MOHAI’s annual Curator’s Lecture.
Every year, MOHAI celebrates individuals and organizations that have impacted our city, our nation, or our collective quality of life, through their innovative ways of thinking and creating positive change in our community.
Every year, MOHAI recognizes and honors an educator who personifies excellence in education, in the classroom, in after-school programs, in community spaces, or in cultural organizations, who is making a positive impact on students or youth up to grade 12.
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