This spring, join MOHAI Educators as we explore the region’s rich history of protest and the role of protest in a democracy. Educators will learn how to navigate our online collection, use MOHAI Education tools to engage students, and create fun and...
Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum’s permanent exhibits between 5 pm—8 pm. All of our exhibits, including the special exhibit, From the Ground Up: Black Architects and Designers, are included in this month’s...
From family homes to buildings for iconic cultural organizations, Black architects’ work shapes Seattle’s landscape. Their incorporation of community oriented development principals benefits city neighborhoods. Learn about Black architects’ contributions to critical infrastructure changes, including the City of Seattle Comprehensive Plan, and...
One of the largest communities of Jews from the Ottoman Empire in America, Seattle’s Sephardic Jews have made a notable impact on the city’s urban fabric-from the Central District to Pike Place and beyond. Join UW Professor Devin E. Naar for a...
Pushing the Boundaries of Aerospace Technology MOHAI’s 14th annual Innovation Exchange event will bring together leaders and influencers to explore and celebrate the Puget Sound region’s industrial and educational contributions to the aerospace industry. Our region’s diverse history in aerospace has birthed...
Witness the dynamically changing Northwest at the turn of the century. The expansion of the railroad, the discovery of gold, labor struggles, and world war—these are the passages experienced by a young Swedish immigrant and her community. Living Voices combines live theatrical...
Join author Nora Nickum in conversation with Lynne Barre, NOAA recovery coordinator for Southern Resident killer whales, and Sebastian Ford, high school sophomore and Seattle Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocate as they discuss Nora’s new young adult book Superpod and the future of...
Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum’s permanent exhibits between 5 pm—8 pm. Free admission includes: True Northwest: The Seattle Journey, Maritime Seattle, Kidstruction Zone, and the Bezos Center for Innovation. From 6-7pm in...
Seattle’s first workforce consisted overwhelmingly of Asian and Indigenous migrant laborers. Though these workers largely powered the urban and regional economy, their role in building the city has long been forgotten. Join historian Megan Asaka as she explores Seattle’s early days from...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! The aesthetics of fashion are constantly changing and with it our perception of what looks good. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view the historic fashions in...
Join Eric Wagner and Sandi Doughton for a conversation about how scientists and journalists tell the stories of natural disasters and what that can mean for the communities impacted by those disruptive events. History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink...
Share the story of America’s families confronted by the stock market crash of 1929 and the Dust Bowl. Struggling to keep his family together, one young man experiences the loss of his home, the separation of his family, and economic prejudice. Travel...
Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum’s permanent exhibits between 5 pm-8 pm. On this First Thursday, MOHAI offers a special welcome to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) families. Learn Voguing and...
Join curator Negarra Kudumu for opening-day exhibit tours of Celebrating Pacific Northwest Artists: 25 Years of the Neddy Awards. Connect to Seattle’s creative spirit and explore artistic themes representing the region’s ever-changing arts landscape. Spots are limited and first-come first-served. Images clockwise...
Join Gender Justice League for a discussion on transgender and gender diverse activism in Washington State. The organization’s work has included fighting for increased access to gender-affirming care, creating community through Trans Pride Seattle, and more. Learn about our region’s role in...
The promise of riches and a new life during a time of turmoil drives one young woman to join a worldwide stampede in the last grand adventure of the 19th century. Living Voices combines live theatrical performances with archival film, turning history...
Book-based conversations and lectures on a wide range of topics by local authors.
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.
From products and services, to music and aeronautics, to medicine and social well-being, the ideas cultivated here have a global impact.
Spend summers with MOHAI and go adventuring!
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.
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.
MOHAI Youth Advisors (MYA) is a place for high school students to investigate, explore, and be empowered to create a more teen-friendly museum.
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.
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...
Tinker, experiment, and create alongside some of Seattle’s most innovative makers.
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.
Get a new point of view with an artifact or two!
History Lab is a summer intensive for high school students entering grades 10-12 interested in local history and storytelling. Strengthen your historical research skills and explore creative ways to interpret and share history!
Enjoy a sip and the view from MOHAI’s Stack Family Terrace Thursday evenings in July and August, 4pm-8pm!
Visit MOHAI on the first Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum’s permanent exhibits between 5–8pm.
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