Duwamish people in wooden canoe on Lake Union, circa 1885.
May 27, 2026

Dipping into the Rich History of Lake Union

Nestled between Elliot Bay and Lake Washington, there’s a lake that holds the heart of the current South Lake Union…
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1975 Seattle demonstration flier calling for implementation of Vietnam War peace agreements and an end to U.S. aid to South Vietnam and Cambodia.
May 14, 2026

Reframing Seattle’s Southeast Asian Histories: Anti-War Activism, Refugee Stories, and the Vietnam War in Seattle

Reframing Seattle’s Southeast Asian Histories, our latest Community Spotlight exhibit, opens on May 16. Curated by Than Tah, MOHAI’s 2025…
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Close up of black beadwork on a 1951 pink ballgown from House of Schiaparelli.
April 29, 2026

Collections Close Up, Extra Close Up: A Detailed Look at Vintage Fashion from MOHAI’s Collection

Behind the Seams is back at MOHAI! Register soon for a rare opportunity to see the most stunning 1920s dresses…
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Two women riding bicycles on the wooded Lake Washington cycling path in Seattle, circa 1901.
April 13, 2026

Pedaling Through Time: The History of Bicycle Infrastructure in Seattle

Long before protected bike lanes and commuter trails became part of Seattle’s everyday landscape, the city was already experimenting with…
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Jean S. Hama demonstrating waffle cone baking apparatus at Paris Cake Company booth, Pure Food Show, Seattle, 1908.
April 1, 2026

Middle Eastern and Southwest Asian Food Stories in Seattle

Seattle’s food culture has long been shaped by communities whose culinary traditions tell stories of innovation, resilience, and connection to…
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Photograph of several kinds of cassette and VHS tapes stored in the MOHAI collection.
March 19, 2026

Inside MOHAI’s Archives: Preserving Seattle’s Historic Digital and Audiovisual Collections

At MOHAI, our library and archives are full of millions of stories. As a proud Smithsonian Affiliate, we were excited…
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