Join MOHAI Executive Director Leonard Garfield for a close look at some of the most transformative innovations that have emerged from the Northwest. Explore the intersections of technology, nature, and civic life as reflected in the region’s most significant inventions. Detailed information...
Join MOHAI educators as we explore MOHAI’s online collection and how you can use it to support classroom learning. Learn how to conduct research using MOHAI’s collection, build tools that support object-based inquiry, and create multi-disciplinary learning experiences that stretch students’ critical...
October is American Archives Month and National Family History Month, offering an occasion to discover and document our roots. Build your family tree or research your neighborhood’s history with help from archivists, genealogists, and historians. This event welcomes all levels of interest...
In 1985, Seattle’s vibrant all-ages club scene was abruptly quieted by passage of the Teen Dance Ordinance. Young aspiring musicians could still play in venues like community centers, but it wasn’t the same as the club scene. Youth activism grew, culminating in a...
Sequins, beading, shocking necklines and hems–party clothes from every era are meant for celebration… and maybe a little mischief. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view a range of garments from the MOHAI collection that...
Save the date for MOHAI’s biggest fundraiser of the year! More event details will be shared here soon. Honorary Chair and MOHAI Trustee, Katie D’Amato This year, MOHAI will celebrate the Da Vinci—Inventions exhibition on view at MOHAI through January 3, 2022...
Leonardo’s vision of a world in which nature and human experience are closely aligned provides both inspiration and a challenge to modern society. Join leading scholars as they debate the value of Leonardo’s vision for a humanistic society and explore how it impacts our world...
It’s been a year and then some. Historical organizations have grappled with how to document and preserve history while living through it. What is collected today shapes the way stories will be told for the future but there are unique challenges facing...
Walk down many streets in Seattle, and you are likely to discover a George Tsutakawa fountain sculpture. An internationally-renowned Japanese American sculptor, Tsutakawa drew from his observations of nature to create the bronze masterpieces that are now integral to our urban landscape.
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...
Spend summers with MOHAI and go adventuring!
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.
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