What stories are woven into the fabric of a sari? Hear a selection of personal tales told by a group of Indian women about their saris, followed by a sari draping demonstration. Wear your own sari and enter a drawing for a...
Visit a miniature wonderland as the Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium transforms into a festive model train show! Fans of all ages can explore intricately detailed displays, learn about railroad history, and even meet the engineers behind the magic as the 4th...
Kick off the holiday season at Lake Union Park! Participate in family-friendly activities at locations throughout the park all day on Saturday, including MOHAI, the Center for Wooden Boats, and the Historic Ships Wharf. Enjoy a display of unique miniature trains all...
Support MOHAI on #GivingTuesday to help preserve and share the extraordinary stories of our region. Join millions of people around the world and celebrate the joy of giving back to our community on Tuesday, December 3.
Vellai Pookal is a Tamil language thriller based on the story of Rudhran, a retired Indian police officer who travels to the USA to meet his son and fatefully finds himself caught in a web of disappearance, death, and deceit. Follow Rudhran...
One of MOHAI’s most iconic artifacts, the Boeing B-1 seaplane, turns 100 this month! Celebrate the history of this unique artifact with hands-on activities for all ages and a special flight-themed storytime at 11 am. Free First Thursday: On the first Thursday...
Join a young girl who escapes oppression in the old world to make a new life in America. But what happens to immigrants who are held back on Ellis Island? Experience this pivotal moment in a personal immigration story, and learn about...
The Dancing Peacock Puppet Company, a part of the Love to Share Foundation of America, uses traditional string puppetry to narrate stories from East Indian timeless classics. During this 30-minute show, wooden string puppets dressed in bright colors perform amidst wonderful props...
Spend summers with MOHAI and go adventuring!
Join a monthly conversation uncovering unique Seattle stories relevant to a changing community.
Tinker, experiment, and create alongside some of Seattle’s most innovative makers.
Help make history and support Puget Sound’s communities. Each fall, the History Makers Gala celebrates MOHAI’s accomplishments of that year and toasts the Educator of the Year, while raising support for upcoming education and programming activities.
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...
MOHAI Youth Advisors (MYA) is a place for high school students to investigate, explore, and be empowered to create a more teen-friendly museum.
Learn about some of the most influential topics in Seattle and Puget Sound history.
Drop by MOHAI on Summer Mondays for hands-on learning experiences designed to be shared by early learners and their grown-ups.
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.
Discuss topics with peers about the greatest issues facing Seattle, King County, Puget Sound, and Washington State.
This isn’t your everyday museum podcast—it’s completely teen-researched, written, and produced!
What’s YOUR Seattle story? Seattle holds a different story for every one of us. To explore the complicated and multifaceted history of this city, the MOHAI Youth Advisors have launched a book club.
Seattle and Puget Sound companies are pushing the boundaries of innovation and inspiring the future.
From products and services, to music and aeronautics, to medicine and social well-being, the ideas cultivated here have a global impact.
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