Explore the History of Seattle and the Puget Sound Region
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Upcoming Public Events
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Wednesday April 15, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
History Café: Preserving the Vision of Asahel Curtis
Join Margaret Weatherbee, Head of Collections at the Washington State Historical Society and History Museum, for an in-depth look at the digitization and preservation of the Asahel Curtis Collection.
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Saturday April 18, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet the Cossacks: Seattle’s Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team
Dive into the history of the Cossacks, Seattle's long strolling Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team, with Rob Root and other members.
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Tuesday April 21, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Paving the Way: Bicycle Infrastructure Tour
Join Merlin Rainwater, creator of Seattle's Infamous Redline Guide, and Tom Fucoloro, Founder and Editor of the Seattle Bike Blog for a bicycle tour exploring the history of Seattle bicycle infrastructure.
Museum Activities
Relax at the Café
Indulge your taste buds at the Gourmondo at MOHAI Café during your museum visit, where you can savor a variety of sandwiches, salads, snacks, pastries, and refreshing beverages. Indoor and outdoor seating available seasonally.
MOHAI Mercantile
Visit our store inside MOHAI to shop gifts, books, toys, jewelry, and souvenirs from over 100 local authors and artists. Museum admission is not required to shop.
Idea Lab
Learn about historic innovations, build skills for innovation, and let your imagination soar with monthly activities for the young and young at heart.
Discovery Packs
Go on a journey throughout the museum and investigate history in fun new ways. Best suited for children 3-10 years of age and available in English or Spanish.
Museum Programs
Explore MOHAI
Rediscover our region’s history and immerse yourself in the lives and stories that made the Puget Sound the unique place it is today.
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Engage Your Students
MOHAI’s wide range of hands-on, educational programs foster exploration, inquiry, and discovery as students at every grade level explore local history. Diverse offerings include on-site museum field trips, off-site Portable Museum rentals, and digital experiences, with scholarship funding support available for those that qualify.
Become a Member Today
MOHAI relies on the generosity of donors and members in order to strengthen the community through programs, exhibits, and the preservation of our shared history.
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Explore Our Collections
MOHAI’s expansive collection of artifacts, images, archival materials, and oral histories totals over 6.5 million items, although only a portion are on exhibit at the museum.
