The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) brings Seattle’s stories to life with immersive exhibits on innovation, culture, and the region’s past. Families can climb aboard a vintage Boeing seaplane, explore interactive displays, and discover how creativity and invention have shaped the city we know today. Whether you’re a lifelong Seattleite or visiting for the first time, MOHAI offers a fun, inspiring way to experience the history of the Northwest.
What Parents Will Love
Parents love how MOHAI combines space to roam with substance to explore. The museum’s bright, open floor plan keeps kids moving while offering exhibits rich with storytelling and detail. Interactive stations encourage hands-on learning, while in-depth displays appeal to adults looking for cultural and historical context. The museum’s Bezos Center for Innovation is a highlight for families who love connecting creativity with real-world impact.
What Kids Will Love
Kids are encouraged to create, collaborate, and explore at MOHAI. In the Bezos Center for Innovation, they can tinker and problem-solve in the Idea Lab or borrow Exploration and Innovation Packs for a playful, hands-on approach to history. Younger visitors will enjoy climbing aboard the vintage Boeing seaplane, exploring mechanical models, and engaging with activities that make Seattle’s history come alive.
Plan Your Visit
- Address: 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 (in Lake Union Park)
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Summer Extended Hours: Thursdays in July and August, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Cost: Adults $25; Seniors (65+) and Military (with ID) $20; Students $19; Children 14 and under free (with adult); Members free. Museums for All admission available for $2 per person with EBT card.
- Website: mohai.org
- Free/Discounted Days: First Thursdays, 5–8 p.m. (free admission to regular galleries)
- Programs for Schools & Homeschoolers: mohai.org/education — field trips, Portable Museum rentals, and scholarship-supported programs available for all grade levels.
- Family-Friendly Features: Rotating hands-on activities in the Idea Lab; new experiments and projects every other month; take-home templates and videos available online.
- Museum Café: Gourmondo at MOHAI, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (until 8 p.m. on First Thursdays).
Explore More Family-Friendly Museums
- Guide to Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (Seattle, WA)
- Guide to The Museum of Flight (Seattle, WA)
- Guide to the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) (Seattle, WA)
- Guide to KidsQuest Children’s Museum (Bellevue, WA)
- Guide to the Pacific Bonsai Museum (Federal Way, WA)
- Guide to the White River Valley Museum (Auburn, WA)
- Guide to Imagine Children’s Museum (Everett, WA)
- Guide to Hands On Children’s Museum (Olympia, WA)
- Guide to Children’s Museum of Skagit County (Burlington, WA)
- Guide to SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (Bellingham, WA)
- Guide to Rocky Reach Discovery Center (Wenatchee, WA)
- Guide to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) (Portland, OR)
Remember, some Seattle-area museums also participate in the First Thursday program, offering free or discounted admission. Check out exactly which museums offer what, and when at our Guide to First Thursdays.
