Latest Past Events

History Café: Cows in the Commons and Seattle’s Unique Animal History

S.S. Virginia V MOHAI 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle

Join us for a special History Café hosted on the historic Virginia V steamship. Historian Frederick L. Brown as he explores the hidden history of Seattle's animal past, and how it may help us think about our animal present. The Virginia V is docked directly behind MOHAI at Lake Union Park.

Community Conversation: Facing the Opioid Epidemic

MOHAI MOHAI - 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle

Recently declared a "national public health emergency," opioid-related deaths kill more people in Washington State than automobile accidents or firearms. Local responses range from providing police with tools that counteract overdoses to opening safe injection sites. Join Enrique Cerna as he moderates an important community conversation examining how King County can work to tackle the growing epidemic of opioid addiction.

Maker Day: Pinhole Cameras

MOHAI MOHAI - 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle

Al Smith photographed Seattle's Central District documenting the neighborhood and the people who inspired him. Join photographer Janet Neuhauser to learn about the history of pinhole photography and build a pinhole camera to take home to photograph your own neighborhood!