MOHAI — Museum of History & Industry — Seattle, Washington

Address860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

HoursDaily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; First Thursdays: free admission to core exhibits 5–8 p.m. (official visit page)

PricesAdult $25.00; Senior (65+) $20.00; Student $19.00; Military $20.00; Youth (14 & under) $0.00 (official ticketing)

Price notesOfficial ticketing prices. Free admission to core exhibits on First Thursdays 5–8 p.m. (official). A Museums for All rate for MOHAI was NOT confirmed on MOHAI's own site — do not badge it (see report).

Age notesFrom official pricing: Youth 14 and under are free; no official exhibit age guidance published, so younger bands are not claimed.

BookingOfficial visit page: visitors are encouraged to buy tickets online, but this is not required; walk-up visitors are always welcome and re-entry is allowed with receipt.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — no wheelchair/stroller/sensory statement was captured on the official pages reviewed, so no access attributes are claimed.

ParkingPaid parking near Lake Union Park; confirm current options on the official site.

Hours in detailDaily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. per official Visit page; First Thursdays of the month: free admission to core exhibits 5–8 p.m.

Tickets & bookingVisitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online, but this is not required — walk-up visitors are always welcome. Tickets are good for the entire day and re-entry is allowed with the purchase receipt. Organized youth group visits require a reservation (see ageNotes).

ParkingParking lot adjacent to museum is reserved for ADA parking and visitor drop-off only; access via callbox at gate near Center for Wooden Boats during museum hours. Closest public parking is the paid lot at the south end of the park at Valley Street and Terry Avenue N (back-in parking required).

AccessibilityOfficial Visit page (Museum Accessibility section): the facility is fully ADA accessible; the museum entrance on the west side of the building is fully ADA accessible; wheelchairs and walkers are available to check out at the Admissions desk on a first-come, first-served basis; stairs and elevator serve the upper floors. Caregivers assisting visitors with disabilities receive FREE admission (inquire at the admissions desk). A limited number of assistive listening devices and neck loops are available free for public programs and events in specific spaces (reserve via the Public Programs Department). The downloadable MOHAI Autism Resources Guide (also in Spanish) includes tips and a sensory map of the museum. Service animals welcome; pets not allowed.

Sensory notesSensory Friendly Morning events: museum closed to general public during event, lights and sounds lowered, sensory map and what-to-expect information provided, free with advance registration, all ages (per MOHAI's official social announcements for Dec 6, 2025 and Feb 28, 2026, 9–11 a.m. editions). Year-round, the museum's downloadable Autism Resources Guide (English/Spanish) provides a sensory map and visit tips (official Visit page).

Age notesYouth aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times; organized youth group visits (field trips, homeschool co-ops, scout troops) require a reservation. The third-floor Kid-Struction Zone is designed for children ages 2–7 and their caregivers.

Family facilitiesChanging tables are located in both first-floor restrooms (fully ADA accessible multi-stall restrooms); additional single-stall all-gender restrooms are at the Gourmondo café and on the second floor. The third floor is a dedicated space for children ages 2–7 (Kid-Struction Zone). Free Discovery packs — activities and props for kids and adults to use together — can be borrowed at the Admissions desk in English or Spanish. Visitors may bring and eat their own food in the Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion on the first floor; lockers can be checked out at the Admissions Desk.