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The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle is an exciting and unique destination to explore the history of the region. Founded in 1952, it is the largest private heritage organization in the Pacific Northwest, offering a wealth of resources for visitors and researchers alike. Located in the Montlake neighborhood, this amazing museum is home to a variety of interactive exhibitions, special events and educational programs. The museum has more than 4 million artifacts that tell the stories of Washington state's diverse peoples, cultures and industries from throughout history.

This popular museum offers a wide range of interesting exhibits that explore all aspects of Seattle's past and present. Visitors can discover much about Seattle’s history through hands-on activities such as participating in gillnetting demonstrations at Fishermen’s Terminal or exploring a replica salmon cannery from 1890. Other popular attractions include the Great Hall—filled with historic objects from Seattle’s past—and Flight Path Gallery—a collection dedicated to aerospace engineering feats achieved by Boeing and other local companies. The museum also includes multiple galleries focused on topics such as Native American cultures, music, science and technology, maritime culture, fashion design and urban planning.

In addition to its various exhibitions MOHAI has an impressive collection of photographs that provide an intimate look into life in early-20th century Seattle. This remarkable collection includes over one million historical images ranging from commercial photographs to amateur snapshots taken by citizens during significant local events like World War II or the 1962 World's Fair. MOHAI also houses several major collections related to Seattle aviation pioneers including William E. Boeing’s personal papers and artifacts from Boeing Aircraft Company employees who worked during WWI and WWII.

Other highlights include regular lectures given by historians and authors about regional topics; community festivals celebrating Pacific Northwest heritage; special temporary exhibits featuring traveling displays; hands-on tours for students; teacher workshops; film screenings; walking tours; book clubs; summer camps for kids; family activities like scavenger hunts or cinema nights etc.. MOHAI provides an enriching learning experience for visitors of all ages!