Photograph of several kinds of cassette and VHS tapes stored in the MOHAI collection.
March 19, 2026

Inside MOHAI’s Archives: Preserving Seattle’s Historic Digital and Audiovisual Collections

At MOHAI, our library and archives are full of millions of stories. As a proud Smithsonian Affiliate, we were excited…
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Round wall clock that once hung in the window of Ding Ho Laundry and Cleaners, a Seattle business founded by Chinese immigrants York and Arlene Luke in 1956.
March 4, 2026

Spring Forward with Seattle History: Timeless Clocks from the MOHAI Collection

It’s almost time to spring forward! Celebrate the season with a look at four historic clocks from the MOHAI collection,…
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A-side of a 12-inch vinyl record in golden yellow.
December 18, 2025

New Additions to MOHAI’s Collection: Artifacts Reflecting Seattle’s Diverse Stories in 2025

The MOHAI collections team has had a full and fascinating year! Every year, staff carefully review hundreds of potential donations,…
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Two women riding a motorcycle with Dykes on Bikes at the Seattle Pride Parade in 1992. The lead rider wears a jacket and helmet, while the passenger holds a lace parasol, with other motorcyclists visible behind them.
November 24, 2025

A Century of Motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest

For more than a century, motorcycles have been part of Seattle’s landscape—speeding over its hills, racing through its outskirts, and…
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Ric Weiland standing next to a pink flamingo.
June 11, 2025

Celebrating Pride and Innovation: The Ric Weiland Collection at MOHAI

In observance of Pride month and the 50th Anniversary of Microsoft, MOHAI’s newest display explores the collection of Ric Weiland—Microsoft’s…
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Historic black and white photo of the Boeing B-1 airplane with pilot, Eddie Hubbard.
October 1, 2010

MOHAI Minute: Boeing B-1 Airplane

Learn about the history of Boeing and the development of the cutting-edge B-1 airplane in this installment of MOHAI Minute.…
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