How did Southeast Asian refugees build new lives in Seattle after war and displacement? Join 2025 MOHAI Curator's Fellow Thanh Tan for an evening of reflection and discovery as she shares findings from her research into MOHAI archives.
Visit MOHAI on the First Thursday of every month for free admission to the museum's permanent exhibits between 5—8 pm. Free admission includes access to: True Northwest: The Seattle Journey, Maritime Seattle, Kid-Struction Zone, Bezos Center for Innovation, and Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle
Witness the dynamically changing Northwest at the turn of the century. The expansion of the railroad, the discovery of gold, labor struggles, and world war—these are the passages experienced by a young Swedish immigrant and her community.
Witness the dynamically changing Northwest at the turn of the century. The expansion of the railroad, the discovery of gold, labor struggles, and world war—these are the passages experienced by a young Swedish immigrant and her community.
MOHAI's largest and most festive fundraiser of the year supports our vision of being a vibrant resource where history is accessible to all and inspires lifelong learning.
A Navajo girl explores her family's past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision of becoming a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War II.
A Navajo girl explores her family's past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision of becoming a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War II.
Join UW professor James Gregory and La Resistencia founder Maru Mora for a discussion on local histories of deportation, detention, and protest.
Explore the legacy of community health centers, from 1890s Wayside Mission Hospital to numerous modern clinics.
November is Hip Hop History Month! Come join MOHAI Mercantile in a celebration of Seattle's early hip hop scene and the musicians who pioneered the revolutionary sound of rap music in Seattle.
Artifacts throughout MOHAI are imbued with layers of personal, cultural, and historical meaning. In this art workshop, participants will explore the galleries and learn drawing techniques that capture what the objects mean to them.
Chat with Cynthia Nims whose newest project Long Live the Recipe Box is all about collecting and preserving the relationships and memories that recipes represent.