Seattle’s History on Display at MOHAI
MOHAI, the Museum of History & Industry, opened in 1952, and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse history of Seattle and the Puget Sound region.
The local collections tell the story of Seattle from the 1800’s to the present, with exhibits that recreate that earlier time, along with images, artifacts, films, and oral histories. Displays include local inventions, toys, tools, and other artifacts from Seattle’s colorful history. There are lots of hands on activities, including a periscope (in photo) and fish cutter.
Location: McCurdy Park, 2700 24th Avenue East, Seattle (map it).
Hours: Daily 10 am - 5 pm. First Thursday 10 am - 8 pm. Closes at 3 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Admission: $7 adults; $5 seniors (62+) and youth (ages 5 - 17); Children under age 5 admitted Free. First Thursdays FREE.
MOHAI is also available for rental for company meetings, receptions and parties.
Check back for an upcoming post about the current “Birds of America” exhibit at MOHAI, featuring engravings by John James Audubon.
Photo credits: Personal collection
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Audubon Birds on Display at MOHAI
Nov 13, 2007 at 2:50 am
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