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Museum of History & Industry, Seattle, WA

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Museum of History & Industry

Museum of History & Industry is a museum in Seattle, WA, part of the Seattle guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

860 Terry Ave N · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

MOHAI is Seattle's history museum, located in Lake Union Park at 860 Terry Avenue North. Its core exhibits trace the Puget Sound region's maritime, industrial and cultural history, including artifacts from the Great Seattle Fire and the tech industry. The museum offers extended hours on summer Thursdays and free admission to core exhibits on First Thursdays of the month.

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