Museum of History & Industry
MOHAI—short for the Museum of History and Industry—anchors the southern edge of Lake Union inside the striking 1942 Naval Reserve Armory, once a training base for WWII recruits. The space itself feels like a love letter to Seattle’s inventive streak: the vast atrium soars with suspended planes, boats, and classic cars, all drawn from the museum’s deep collection of artifacts. The ground floor houses the Bezos Center for Innovation, an engaging, hands-on gallery where kids (and adults who think like them) can explore the city’s legacy of creativity, from Boeing to biotech. The overall effect is both nostalgic and forward-looking—a place that celebrates how Seattle’s restless energy keeps shaping the world.
