What is MOHAI Seattle

MOHAI is a Seattle tourist attraction that refers to the Museum of History and Industry.

Where is MOHAI located?

MOHAI can be found in the affluent neighborhood of Montlake in Seattle, Washington. Specifically, its address is on 700 24th Avenue E., 206-324-1126.

When does the MOHAI open?

The museum opens its doors to guests everyday from 10 am to 5 pm. On first Thursdays of the month, the museum closes late night until 8 pm.

How much are MOHAI admission fees?

MOHAI offers very affordable admission fees for Seattle locales and travelers. For adults, admission fee is $8 and $6 for children ages 5-17.

Admission and contact information on MOHAI

http://www.seattlehistory.org/visit_map.cfm

History of MOHAI

MOHAI's history dates back 1911 when Emily and Morgan Carkeek held a Founder's Day Party right in their home and invited special guests to dress up in historical costumes and bring with them artifacts, photos and other documents pertaining to the early Seattle. As more and more Founder's Day parties were held, the historical collection grew which encouraged the guests to pioneer the Seattle Historical Society in 1914.

The amount of historical treasures grew but the group lacks a permanent location to showcase their collection. Finally, in 1945, the group sold a $50,000 worth of aviation wing to Boeing, of which the profit was used to procure the present location of the MOHAI in Montlake in Seattle. By 1952, the new museum of MOHAI opened its door to the public.

MOHAI in Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_History_and_Industry#History

What to expect in MOHAI?

MOHAI houses close to 4 million pieces of history. These include about 100,000 old Seattle artifacts, more than a million photographs and historical archives of the city. The collection dates back ca. 1850 until this present day. The MOHAI holds memorabilia that are crucial to business in Seattle such as Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks and various hotel Seattle. Famous Seattle families also have their contributions to the museum.