Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

MOHAI is a dynamic, innovative museum where historical exploration inspires people to create a better future for themselves and their communities.

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  • Phone

    (206) 324-1126

  • Website

    mohai.org

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  • Type

    Museum

Address

860 Terry Ave N Seattle , WA 98109 United States

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Wi-Fi Free

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R B

Huge collection and great exhibits ! Sometimes the curatorial voice is lost...visitors get a jumble of info that doesn't always weave itself together, and leave asking what it all meant

Jesse Harris

Goose turds here are amazing. Nearly stepped on one inside the museum :-(I still however picked up a membership, the museum is fantastic!

Silvia Adriana

It's an interesting and interactive place for learning about Seattle and Pacific Northwest history in a fun way. I love it!

Janine Anderson

This is an absolutely fabulous museum . Lots to see and do but bring the hand sanitizer, as there is also a lot to touch! Plan on at least 3 full hours to see everything.

Jian Adornado

Free every first Thursday of the month. Great way to see history and technology together.

Errin P

The best musical in town isn't at The 5th Ave - it's at The Great Seattle Fire Theatre . Make sure you catch it!

I M

Great place to spend an hour or two learning about PacNW history and see some quality Seattle memorabilia . Do not miss the fire exhibit .

KING 5

A fun place full of great Seattle history - and it's located in the beautiful Lake Union Park ! Read more

HISTORY

With over 60,000 visitors every year, it is one of Seattle's most popular museums , & preserves & promotes the history of the Pacific NW. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts from the area.

Genki U.

A small, but fact loaded museum . Great for Seattle fans or people who just want to get a taste of the local history .

Jessalyn Pinneo

Head up to the 4th floor for great views of Lake Union - and to check out the periscope !

TruthorDare.us

We dare you to find the USS Colorado deck gun in the Garden of Iconic Objects and then head into the Hall of Icons and Eye Candy and find a pink tow truck .

Jack Reeves

Check out the speciality gallery on the 2nd floor and the Great Seattle Fire exhibit .

Louis Gardino

They have a lot packed into the perimeter of this place. Spend a couple of hours seeing the local history . Very fun.

Smithsonian Channel

Bobo, the Woodland Park Zoo’s gorilla, was one of Seattle’s biggest draws through the 1960s. His stuffed pelt is still one of this museum’s star attractions today. (From Aerial America) Read more

K12 Inc

Did you know? The roots of MOHAI go back to 1911, to a costume party celebrating the anniversary of settlers arriving at Alki beach . Guests wore historic costumes and ate clam chowder . Read more

Scott Rose

Great permanent exhibit showing how Seattle came to be. Difficult to cover in a single visit.

Ly Le

Parking is a bit far away but tolerable. Fun trip to took your kids to as there is a lot of hand-on experience

Zan Lussier

Seattle's history comes to life! Gorgeous new building on the water. Make a day of visiting.

Steve Wales

Really fun. Kids loved it. Great mix for adults and kids 4 and over.

Larissa Vidal

If you’re running around Lake Union, this is a nice pit stop. You’re welcome. And buy some hot cocoa .

SouthernBeets

Don't miss the Great Fire theater room!

Natalia Poza Naves

Great museum !!! Go to see the exhibit about the great fire

Elizabeth T

The presentation about the Great Seattle Fire is not to be missed! ????

Denise F

Quite nice, very modern and good for kids . The staff is very kind.

Samantha

Great museum , tons of information and lots to see. Leave yourself plenty of time.

josh bis

Don't leave without visiting the Great Seattle Fire exhibit .

Nick Lee

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Alice Huang

You learn so much about the history of Seattle here!

Sam Hughes

There's a periscope on the fourth floor!

Phil Bebbington

Free admission on first Thursday of every month

Monika Kaufman

Get in free the first Thursday of every month, and come visit the famous Lincoln Toe Truck !

Kathryn Hull

The permanent exhibits

Alison Byrne Fields

Annual membership is only $50.

DF (Duane) Hobbs

Start with the epilogue to better understand the story.

Kelsey Breseman

Your cheat sheet to Seattle. Learn everything here and you could be a local.

Andrew Weathers

Yo the Seattle fire video is completely insane, do not miss.

Lori Biletnikoff

A really cool place.

H Sofia

Hang out in Boomtown and pretend you're in olde times. Only thing missing is the saloon.

Anna Ullrich

The first Thursday of every month is free!

Yuri Korchyomkin

Lot's of people here.

Everyday

Lots of things to check out about the history of Seattle , but overall, nothing too special. Check out the baseball section! Eddddggggggggaaaaaaarrrrrr!

Jaime Vogt

See if you can keep up in the cannary

Alvin Smith

Stare at the amazing diorama.

Jose Luis Rojas

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Jose Luis Rojas

Espectacular, especialmente para los niños

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