On opening day of our newest exhibit Pulling Together: A Brief History of Rowing in Seattle, join MOHAI for a screening of the American Experience documentary, The Boys of '36, courtesy of KCTS 9.
To cities, sports have never been just entertainment. Join author Shaun Scott for a discussion of his new book, Heartbreak City: Seattle Sports and the Unmet Promise of Urban Progress. Flex your local sports knowledge with a game of trivia and learn how sports have both united Seattle in pursuit of triumph and revealed its most profound political divides.
Join MOHAI for a hands-on exploration of your rowing endurance! Drop in for rowing machine lessons led by coaches from the George Pocock Rowing Foundation, then put your skills to the test and row around Lake Union in rowboats provided by the Center for Wooden Boats.
As early as 1903, women students at the University of Washington were rowing in the "same boats" and "under the same conditions" as men, despite facing opposition to the idea of women competing in the strenuous sport. Join Olympian Anna Cummins and UW rower Melanie Barstow for a discussion on the history and tradition of the Women's Rowing program at the University of Washington.
A century ago, hockey was on the rise in Seattle. The Seattle Metropolitans brought home the 1917 Stanley cup and inspired Seattleites to get out on the ice. A few years later, The Seattle Vamps were the city's first women's hockey team to play in an international tournament. Get your mitts on and explore Seattle's exciting hockey history with representatives from the Seattle Metropolitans and Seattle Women's Pro Hockey!
Gear up to hear from motorcycle historians and enthusiasts in our lakefront pavilion before cruising into the grand atrium for a day with local legends of motorcycle racing and preservation.
Celebrate the rich and varied history of motorcycling with Northwest women who have broken boundaries and left storied legacies in their tracks.
Learn the basics of bike repair. Bike Works will be onsite during Free First Thursday to teach two hour-long bicycle repair workshops. Note: This event has sold out.
Learn the basics of bike repair. Bike Works will be onsite during Free First Thursday to teach two hour-long bicycle repair workshops. Note: This event has sold out.
Join Cascade Motorcycle Safety and Ride With Us for a chance to experience riding a motorcycle for free, with professional Cascade Motorcycle Safety RiderCoaches helping you through each step.
Dive deeper into Kickstands Up: 125 Years of Motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest with gallery talks by exhibit co-curators from the Pacific Northwest Museum of Motorcycling.
Explore Kickstands Up: 125 Years of Motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest with gallery talks by exhibit co-curators from the Pacific Northwest Museum of Motorcycling.