Museum of History & Industry

Even at student prices, this museum is overpriced for what it is.Real talk, it's worth about $10-$15 a person entrance, max. Much of the history isn't laid out in a way that is particularly interesting and the air quality in several sections is questionable, so if you have allergies this is not the museum for you.The music area is by far the most interesting and well done, but it's relegated to simply an alcove. I would have loved to have seen them have an entire hallway for the timeline of the Washington music scene, since I never realized many of my favorites (Brandi Carlile, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Heart) were from Washington.The same went for the tech alcove. We have a computer history museum in the Bay Area and it's a hit, so I would have loved to have seen a tech timeline for Washington. Heck, even an REI or coffee timeline would have been more interesting than most of the second floor since they already had the first Starbucks sign.All in all the Museum of History & Industry is just simply trying to be too many things at once and failing at being more than passably interesting at most of it. I personally would have preferred a focus on industry (music, clothing, food) and scrapped most of second floor, so in my opinion as it exists now the museum is pretty easily a pass.

Want to make this adventure really enjoyable? Go on a Sunday. Minimal crowds, maximum parking and plenty of time to wander around SLU without worrying about your car.MOHAI is housed in a gorgeous old building that's been totally renovated on the inside and houses an array of exhibits from history to tech, and everything in-between. We went when we learned there an exhibit featuring Black architects in the USA. If you're an architect or architecture fan, this is a great exhibit. There are a couple small theaters with short historical films and a few interactive exhibits for kids of all ages. There's a café and a little museum store.

Everyone (locals, transplants, or visitors) should take the afternoon to stroll through MOHI. Set on the beautifully southern shore of Lake Union, MOHI curates northwest history like no one else. The very helpful staff cheerfully welcomed us and answered several questions during our visit. The ships docked on the lake add something special to the visit.I remember visiting the old location on Lake Washington as a kid, I finally made it to its new location.

Phenomenal experience requires multiple visits. Attended for first Thursday free museum. This should be on the welcome to Seattle package for new residents. I learned so much about the area culturally, historically and socially. The black architects special exhibit is not to be missed!! Give it at least half an hour of your time to learn and appreciate the men and women who helped form Seattle. I will be back! This is such a gem of the city!

An museum with an interesting blend of exhibits. Only two floors of exhibits with the 1st floor being a bit drab, mostly reading about Seattleites contributions to innovation. You can easily finish the first floor in under an hour.The 2nd floor is much more informative and surprisingly enough, entertaining! The room with displays about the 1890's fire that destroyed most of early downtown Seattle provided one of the highlights of my 5 day trip to Seattle. There is a multi-media film about the fire that should not be missed. The whole 2nd floor chronologically presents the history of the Seattle area from the native American settlements all the way to the Microsoft era. History and tech are presented in a light-hearted fashion.Two helpful hints: free admission on every First Thursday of the month and 50 cents/ hour parking on narrow lots lining the southwest edge of Lake Union. Mohai takes about 3 hours to thoroughly finish.

Great museum with lots of interesting exhibits to see and learn from. Informative facts about Seattle, the history of different industries that helped boom our economy. Seattleites and visitors alike will enjoy this museum for sure.

If you're a history buff, a tech enthusiast, or just love a good museum, the Museum of History and Industry is the place for you! From the extensive exhibits on the history of Seattle to the informative and entertaining show about the fire that shaped the city, there's something for everyone. And trust me, 4 hours will fly by as you immerse yourself in all the museum has to offer. Plus, with all the interactive elements, it's not just a stuffy old history lesson - it's a fun and engaging experience. So don't miss out, come check it out. I would recommend 2-4 hours for your visit.

I'm dumbfounded because I've lived in King County for two decades and never went to MOHAI. My friend recommended going so I thought why not? I was impressed with how big the museum was. As another reviewer noted it is very Seattle-centric. The museum focuses on Seattle's history through the perspective lens of industry. It is truly fascinating. While I had known much before from other tours and museums the presentation here was stellar and captivating. There's enough variety between video and printed signs that it keeps one engaged. I really loved the feel because it was so different than a typical museum.I skipped the Seattle fire theater which sounds like I didn't miss much. I loved the da Vinci exhibit - it was so cool. But every exhibit really was a treat! I enjoyed myself immensely. I realized that I could have easily spent a day here.

A small, intimate museum that we spent 1-2 hours in with a 2-year-old toddler. There are lots of information on the history of Seattle, and how technology and industry have impacted the city. There are some interactive stuff for my son (lots of wheels to turn), as well as kid's play area on the third floor. There is a decent gift shop in the lobby, and a cafeteria that sell hot food. The sitting area is spacious and has a good view of Lake Union. It's a good way to pass time on a rainy day, and it's great for people who want to learn more about the history and industry of Seattle.

Small but very interesting museum about the seattle history and innovation (amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Costco etc) located in south lake Union SLU . Close to google and amazon campuses.Beautiful antique material from the old Wild West & memorabilia from the post war. With permanent and changing exhibits. Renewed the 3rd floor with kids area. Great area for also see water airplanes water land in SLU