Hours

Daily, 10 am–5 pm
Thursdays in July and August, 10 am–8 pm
First Thursday of the month, 10 am–8 pm

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Closes at 2 pm on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31

Based on recommendations from State of Washington and King County health officials, MOHAI is temporarily closed effective March 12. Click here to learn more about MOHAI’s response to COVID-19.

Location

Admission

Contact

Visitor Services: information@mohai.org
Phone: 206 324 1126
Contact

Directions and Parking

Here’s how to get to MOHAI by car, public transit, bike, or even by boat.

By Car

From I-5

Take Exit 167 at Mercer St. Take an immediate right onto Fairview Ave. N. Turn left onto Valley St. and then turn right into Lake Union Park.

From Downtown

Follow 4th Ave. N. Take a right at Virginia St. Take a left at Westlake Ave. N and proceed north for about 1 mile. Turn right onto Valley St. and then left into Lake Union Park.

Public Parking

Special $10 all-day rate when museum visitors park at the AGC lot. Please visit the admissions desk to get a ticket. The lot is located at 1200 Westlake Ave N.

There are also several private and city-owned parking lots nearby MOHAI. See the map below for parking suggestions.

Accessible parking and drop-off for visitors with special needs is available at the museum. View Accessibility below for additional information

By Public Transit

Public transportation is a great and easy way to get to MOHAI.

Public Bus

Route 40: Westlake Ave N & Mercer St Stop

RapidRide C: Westlake Ave N & Mercer St Stop

Route 70: Fairview Ave N & Valley St Stop (Northbound), Fairview Ave N & Aloha St Stop (Southbound)

Streetcar

The South Lake Union Streetcar runs every 15 minutes from Westlake Center Park in Downtown Seattle and drops off directly at Lake Union Park. View South Lake Union Streetcar schedule.

By Bike

Protected bike lanes line Westlake Ave N and offer a beautiful ride along Lake Union to MOHAI.

By Boat

Daily boat moorage is available on the north and east sides of the park. Contact the Center for Wooden Boats for rates and availability.

Bus Drop-off and Parking

Buses should load and unload at the Seattle City Parking Lot on Valley St. (adjacent to the Streetcar stop, south of the Lake Union Park, and 600 feet from MOHAI).

Directions to MOHAI

From I-5

Take Exit 167 at Mercer St. Take an immediate right onto Fairview Ave. N. Turn left onto Valley St. and then turn right into Lake Union Park. Turn left into the parking lot (before the gate) to drop passengers off. Exit the parking lot through the western driveway.

From Downtown

Follow 4th Ave. N. Take a right at Virginia St. Take a left at Westlake Ave. N and proceed north for about 1 mile. Turn right onto Valley St. and then left into Lake Union Park. Turn left into the parking lot (before the gate) to drop passengers off. Exit the parking lot through the western driveway.

Bus Parking

The closest designated bus parking area is at the Seattle Center. See Seattle Center’s bus parking information for details.

Directions to Seattle Center Bus Parking

Go south on Terry Ave. and turn right onto Mercer St. Follow Mercer St. and merge onto Broad St.; go under SR-99. Turn left on 5th Ave. Go two blocks and turn left at Republican St. Designated curb parking is labeled around the corner on 4th Ave.

Accessibility

MOHAI is committed to accessibility for all visitors. Here are accessibility considerations when visiting MOHAI.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking and drop-off for visitors with special needs is available at the museum. For access, pull up to the gate at the Valley St. entrance to Lake Union Park and follow the instructions located on the call box. Please note, vehicles longer than 25 feet are not allowed past the gate and should unload in the Lake Union Park South Lot.

Accessible Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are available on the first and second floors.

Assistive Listening Devices

MOHAI has a limited number of FM system and neck loop assistive listening devices available for public programs and events in the Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion, and Norcliffe Foundation Conference Rooms. They are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A driver’s license or membership card is required to check them out. Please contact the Public Programs Department to reserve an assistive listening device.

 

Wheelchair Information

MOHAI is wheelchair and electric mobility device accessible and has an elevator to all galleries.

Two manual wheelchairs and two walkers are available to check out at the Admission Desk. They are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A driver’s license or membership card is required to check them out.