Download - MOHAI Programs Brochure Spring 2013
APRIL–JUNE 2013
PROGRAMSAND
EVENTS
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Admission
General 15 and up $14
Seniors, Students, and military $12
Children 14 and under with adult chaperone FREE
First Thursday of each month FREE
Group visits
Please call 206 324 1126 Ext. 165
MOHAI is open daily 10 am–5 pm, and open until 8 pm
every Thursday. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving
and Christmas.
Families and Kids 04
Summer Camps 06
Special Programs 08
History Café 09
DIY History Workshops 10
Ongoing Programs 12
Membership 14
Get Involved 15
Contents
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All photos property of MOHAI. Photos on pages 2, 7, and 11 by MOHAI. Photos on pages 5 and 13 by Daniel Sheehan.
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KOMO 4 FAMILY DAY
Saturday, April 20, 10 am–5 pm
Special admission price! Buy one regular admission ticket,
get one free
Bring the whole family to MOHAI for a day of hands-on fun.
Sample our MiniMOHAI stations, Family Lab activities, and
Eploration Packs while enjoying performances and special
guests throughout the day.
KIDS’ DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT Friday, May 31, 6–9 pm
$15 per child / $10 for members
Kids spend the evening with MOHAI while parents are free
to enjoy the South Lake Union Neighborhood! We’ll make
cardboard cars to “drive” to the movies, then watch the
movie “Wall-E” in the museum’s Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium.
Buy tickets at mohai.org or by calling 206 324 1126 Ext. 113.
MiniMOHAI Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 9 am–noon
Included with museum admission
MiniMOHAI is a drop-in program designed for kids 3 to 5
years old and their caregivers. Explore six different mobile
stations around the museum with art, dramatic play,
math and patterns, and more.
FAMILY LABSaturdays, 11 am–2 pm
Included with museum admission
Spend Saturdays creating and exploring in the MOHAI
Learning Center! Family Lab is a drop-in program for kids
and parents, and is open each week with a new hands-on
craft or activity.
K–12 SCHOOL PROGRAMSVisit mohai.org/learn to explore our offerings for students
and teachers.
Families and Kids
EXPLORATION PACKS Included with museum admission
Bringing young kids to MOHAI? Stop by the admission desk
to check out one of our fun-filled backpacks, stuffed with
hands-on toys,dress up clothes and activities to make Puget
Sound history come alive for your little museum visitor.
Packs are suitable for children ages 3 to 7.
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WATER WAYS Center for Wooden Boats and Museum of History & Industry
Full-day camp takes place at MOHAI and CWB
August 19–23 / 9 am–4 pm
Children entering grades 3–5
$300 for members / $325 for non-members early registration,
$325 / $350 after April 30
Register at mohai.org
Discover life on land and water during this exciting
camp, exploring all the ways people live on and near the
water! Each day we’ll focus on a different theme such as
transportation, recreation or stewardship of our rivers, lakes
and seas. Camp will take place at the beautiful new MOHAI,
as well as on Lake Union in boats with CWB.
Summer Camps
BACK TO THE FUTURE Pacific Science Center and Museum of History & Industry
Full-day camp takes place at MOHAI and PSC
July 15–19 / 9 am–4:30 pm
Drop off from 8:45–9 am, pick up from 4:30–4:45 pm
Children entering grades 4–6
$310 for members / $335 for non-members early registration,
$335 / $360 after April 30
Register at pacificsciencecenter.org
Go “back to the future” with MOHAI and Pacific Science
Center and create a vision for the Seattle of tomorrow.
Explore the inventions of the past, then work together to
build a city of the future. Spend the mornings at MOHAI’s
new location at Lake Union Park, then walk to Pacific
Science Center for the afternoon.
TRAILBLAZERSSeattle Children’s Theatre and Museum of History & Industry
Full-day camp takes place at MOHAI
July 29–August 2 / 9 am–4 pm
Extended care offered 8–8:45 am and 4–5:30 pm
Children entering grades 2 and 3
$300 early registration, $325 after May 31
5% discount offered to MOHAI members and SCT subscribers.
Register at sct.org
Take a daily adventure at the new MOHAI at Lake Union Park.
Examine mysterious artifacts and photographs to explore
the history of how people traveled by foot, boat, railroad,
airplane, and more! Then, create an interactive dramatic
story with your SCT teaching artist, discovering
and creating new ways to travel through
field and forest, across mountains, over
oceans, and into the skies.
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JOIN US ON THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH FOR
A DISCUSSION ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY. THE STUNNING
WATERFRONT VIEWS AND DELICIOUS TREATS AT THE
COMPASS CAFÉ BY NORTHWEST CATERING ARE SURE
TO ENCOURAGE LIVELY DIALOGUE!
SEATTLE AT THE MOVIESThursday, April 18, 7 pm
The Compass Café at MOHAI
Free (does not include museum admission)
Robert Horton, curator of MOHAI’s exhibit Celluloid Seattle,
will moderate a discussion about how the experience
of going to see a movie in Seattle has changed over the
decades.
SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIESThursday, May 16, 7 pm
The Compass Café at MOHAI
Free (does not include museum admission)
HistoryLink historians Jennifer Ott and Kit Oldham will talk
about their new book exploring the history of Seattle Public
Utilities and this city’s unique historical struggle between
the public and private sector in providing utilities to the
people of Seattle.
FREMONTThursday, June 20, 7 pm
The Compass Café at MOHAI
Free (does not include museum admission)
Just in time for the annual Fremont Fair and Solstice
Parade, come learn more about the self-proclaimed “Center
of the Universe.”
History Café
History Cafe is co-presented by MOHAI, KCTS 9, The Seattle Public Library, and HistoryLink.org.
HISTORY IS___ FILM COMPETITION AWARDS GALASaturday, May 11, 7 pm
Free with RSVP
MOHAI and SIFF are throwing the party of the year to
celebrate the winners of MOHAI’s 2013 History Is ___ Film
Competition and films by Northwest filmmakers that will
screen at this year’s Seattle International Film Festival.
QUEERING THE HISTORY MUSEUM SYMPOSIUM Saturday, June 8, 10 am–5 pm
Included with museum admission
MOHAI hosts a community event exploring themes and
concepts about the representation of LGBT/Q people in
museums. This year’s symposium includes the opportunity
to give input on an LGBT/Q history exhibition MOHAI will
host in 2014.
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL AT MOHAISaturday, June 15, 1 pm
Included with museum admission
MOHAI is pleased to participate in Seattle International Dance
Festival’s “Art-on-the-Fly” event. Aerialists from The Cabiri will
perform in the Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, and other artists
will bring the building’s architecture to life through dance.
GREET THE DODGE CHALLENGER RACE CARSaturday, June 22, 11 am–2 pm
Included with museum admission
In 1981, Seattle drag racer Al Young drove a 1970 Dodge
Challenger to victory in the American Hot Rod Association’s
World Championship. Now, that car is part of MOHAI’s
collection. Celebrate the Dodge Challenger’s debut on display
in the new museum at this special program for all ages. Al will
share stories from his 25 years racing the Challenger, and
MOHAI’s Family Lab will feature race-car themed activities.
Special Programs
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DIY HISTORY TEACHES PRACTICAL SKILLS IN HISTORIC
RESEARCH, INTERPRETATION, AND COLLECTIONS CARE.
SIGN UP FOR ONE OR MORE WORKSHOPS THIS SPRING!
REGISTER AT MOHAI.ORG OR BY CALLING
206 324 1126 EXT. 165.
ORAL HISTORY ISaturday, April 6, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
MOHAI, Norcliffe Foundation Conference Room
$40 general public / $30 members, students, educators
and seniors
Whether for documenting family history or to incorporate
rich stories into a memoir, film, or podcast, this two-part
workshop will help you make use of oral history as a medium
for gathering meaningful material. In this first session, we
will look at an overview of oral history and how it is used
and begin to cover basic interview techniques and project
design. This is a great opportunity to better understand the
many uses of oral history and get inspired. No experience
necessary. Workshop is led by experienced oral historian
Shelly Leavens.
ORAL HISTORY IISaturday, May 4, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
MOHAI, Norcliffe Foundation Conference Room
$40 general public / $30 members, students, educators
and seniors
This second session will expand upon the first (offered
April 6), but it can also be taken alone for those with a basic
understanding of oral history. We will discuss technology
and special topics related to the field, including archival
practices in the digital age and interviewing on sensitive
subjects. You’ll also receive ideas on where to pursue a
“venue” for your project, and valuable resources to continue
project development. Workshop is led by experienced oral
historian Shelly Leavens.
DIY History Workshops
CARING FOR CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Saturday, June 1, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
MOHAI, Norcliffe Foundation Conference Room
$40 general public / $30 members, students, educators
and seniors
Ever wonder how to take care of that family wedding dress
or treasured quilt? MOHAI costume and textiles collection
specialist Clara Berg will teach you the basics of costume
and textiles care and allow you to try your hand with
practical tutorials.
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MOHAI PUB TRIVIA AT THE WURST PLACEFirst Tuesdays, April–June, 7 pm
The Wurst Place, 510 Westlake Ave. N.
Don’t know what to do with your encyclopedic knowledge of
Seattle’s fascinating history? We can help. Come join us for
MOHAI Pub Trivia at The Wurst Place in South Lake Union,
every first Tuesday of the month, through June. Trivia starts
at 7 pm and is free to play. Teams limited to 6 people.
THURSDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHT TOURSEvery Thursday, MOHAI is open until 8 pm! See and learn
about some of MOHAI’s most iconic artifacts on a 30-minute
docent-led tour in the Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium. Tours are
offered at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm every Thursday night.
FREE FIRST THURSDAYSOn the first Thursday of each month, admission to MOHAI is
free all day long! Special programs and activities will happen
throughout the day, including hourly docent-led tours in the
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, starting on the half hour,
10:30 am–6:30 pm.
GROUP VISITSMOHAI at Lake Union Park is the perfect place for groups
to visit! Group visits can be self-guided or for a special
treat, add our Highlights Tour or Insights Presentation (both
programs designed for adults ages 18 and older). To book a
group visit, call 206 324 1126 Ext. 165. To inquire about
bringing a school or youth group for a museum visit, call
206 324 1126 Ext. 113.
Ongoing Programs
JOIN THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRYfor year-round, unlimited access to the most riveting stories
from our past, present, and future. From soaring spaces to
interactive explorations, from tours and lectures to sleepovers
and summer camps, there’s truly something for everyone.
Individual* $50
Dual $65
Family $80
Family Plus $100
*A $10 discount is available on the Individual level for seniors, teachers,
military personnel, and students.
Joining MOHAI is fast, easy, and secure at mohai.org or
call 206 324 1126 to get started today.
Membership
MUSEUM
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CONNECTINGGet Involved VOLUNTEER FOR MOHAI!To inquire about current volunteer opportunities,
visit mohai.org or call 206 324 1126 Ext. 118
CONNECT WITH MOHAI ONLINE!MOHAI on YouTube Take a virtual tour of Seattle’s most
historic places using artifacts and historic photos from
MOHAI’s collections. Watch a MOHAI Minute video at
youtube.com/mohaiprograms.
MOHAI on Facebook Find us at facebook.com/seattlehistory.
Give us a “like” if you want to connect with other history
lovers and talk to us about what you want to see at MOHAI.
MOHAI on Twitter Want up-to-the-minute information about
your favorite artifact, new exhibits, or what MOHAI programs
are happening tonight? Follow @MOHAI on Twitter.
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MOHAI thanks the following for
their generous operating support:
The Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation
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