Museum of History & Industry
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Seattle
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00-17:00 · Tuesday Closed · Wednesday Closed · Thursday 10:00-17:00 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday 10:00-17:00 · Published at mohai.org/visit on 5 November 2026: open Monday and Thursday to Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. First Thursday of each month offers free admission to core exhibits 17:00-20:00. Closed Thanksgiving Day (26 November 2026) and Christmas Day (25 December 2026).
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adult (18 and over) US$25 · Senior: Senior (65 and over) US$20 · Military US$20; tickets valid all day with re-entry on same receipt; groups of 10 or more receive a discounted rate by reservation. Checked 5 November 2026 at mohai.org/visit.
- Address
- 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
- Coordinates
- 47.6275, -122.3368
Introduction
The Museum of History and Industry, known as MOHAI, is Seattle foremost museum of urban and industrial history. Founded in 1952 by the Seattle Historical Society, it moved in 2012 into the former Naval Reserve Armory in South Lake Union, a 1942 Art Moderne building by Sylvester Graham that was once among the largest U.S. Navy training facilities on the Pacific Coast and is itself a historic artifact. The permanent exhibition True Boettcher Peril: Seattle and the Great Fire uses objects, media, and interactives to trace Seattle story from Duwamish settlements, the 1851 white settlement, the 1889 Great Fire, the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, and the rise of Boeing and Microsoft. Holdings include a full-size 1885 Yesler Way wooden fire engine, a replica of the first Boeing B&W seaplane, and the original model of the 1962 World Fair Space Needle, alongside hands-on galleries, making it the best starting point for understanding Seattle transformation from frontier town to global tech capital.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-17:00 |
Published at mohai.org/visit on 5 November 2026: open Monday and Thursday to Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. First Thursday of each month offers free admission to core exhibits 17:00-20:00. Closed Thanksgiving Day (26 November 2026) and Christmas Day (25 December 2026).
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adult (18 and over) US$25 |
|---|---|
| Senior | Senior (65 and over) US$20 |
| Student | Student (with ID) US$19 |
| Child | Youth (14 and under) free |
| Free Admission | Children 14 and under free; MOHAI members free; First Thursday 17:00-20:00 free for core exhibits |
Military US$20; tickets valid all day with re-entry on same receipt; groups of 10 or more receive a discounted rate by reservation. Checked 5 November 2026 at mohai.org/visit.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Museum of History & Industry?
Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; Published at mohai.org/visit on 5 November 2026: open Monday and Thursday to Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. First Thursday of each month offers free admission to core exhibits 17:00-20:00. Closed Thanksgiving Day (26 November 2026) and Christmas Day (25 December 2026).
How much is the admission for Museum of History & Industry?
Adult: Adult (18 and over) US$25; Senior: Senior (65 and over) US$20; Student: Student (with ID) US$19; Child: Youth (14 and under) free; Free Admission: Children 14 and under free; MOHAI members free; First Thursday 17:00-20:00 free for core exhibits; Military US$20; tickets valid all day with re-entry on same receipt; groups of 10 or more receive a discounted rate by reservation. Checked 5 November 2026 at mohai.org/visit.
Any practical tips for visiting Museum of History & Industry?
First Thursday evenings are free with special programs The Bezos Innovation Center covers Amazon and Seattle innovation
How long should I spend at Museum of History & Industry?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.
