Celebrate Mother’s Day early this year on Saturday, May 12 with a relaxing day of shopping, lunch, and more at Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI).
Visit the MOHAI Museum Store from 11 am to 3 pm for its second annual Pop Up Trunk Show featuring a variety of unique gifts and goods created by local artists, including Seattle Chocolates and glassybaby. The trunk show is an opportunity for a wide range of artists and designers to showcase their one-of-a-kind creations. Meet local jewelry and accessory designers while exploring the latest collections and innovative pieces and see a local artist at work.
Artists will display their work in the Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion, adjoining the store space. Drop by and pick up something extraordinary—members save 15%! The trunk show is free (museum admission is not included).
After visiting the trunk show, peek into MOHAI’s textile collection at Behind the Seams: 1940s Fashion and view rarely seen treasures. For Seattle women in the 1940s, the Second World War affected clothing in many ways. It meant uniforms and rationing, but it also meant relishing the opportunity to dress up. These intimate one-hour sessions, led by MOHAI’s Costume and Textile Specialist, allow viewers to discover garments in detail and hear the stories that make them special. Choose from one of three viewing sessions (11 am, 12 and 2 pm) and stay for lunch or a light snack at MOHAI’s South Lake Café where diners can enjoy 10% off their meal by showing their trunk show receipt. Check MOHAI's website for Behind the Seams tickets and scheduling information.
Current Featured Exhibit: Seattle on the Spot: The Photographs of Al Smith
Take a photographic journey through Seattle’s vibrant past at MOHAI’s featured exhibit, Seattle on the Spot: The Photographs of Al Smith. Tour the exhibit and see artifacts from legendary photographer Al Smith’s darkroom. Go behind the scenes in an immersive nightclub that includes a video, dance floor, music, interactives, games and artifacts on display, and more. Developed in partnership with the Black Heritage Society of Washington State (BHS), this important exhibit illustrates how Smith documented the African-American community in the Pacific Northwest during the mid-20th century.
