Museum of History & Industry
Now through 10/3

A century ago, women weren’t allowed to vote, but were required to pay taxes and abide by laws their male counterparts voted into place. Women from all economic and ethnic groups banded together to persuade the men of Washington to give them the right to vote. This exhibition, created by the Washington State History Museum, is the state’s lead activity celebrating the centennial anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in Washington. Read the rest of this article »

Northwest African American Museum
Now through 12/25

This exhibit documents the exciting jazz scene that flourished in the Northwest between 1930 and 1960. Composed of contemporary portraits of jazz-era legends, vintage photographs and historic artifacts, After Hours captures the pulsating atmosphere and entertaining characters of the era. Focusing on the vibrant jazz scenes in three Northwest cities — Portland, Seattle and Spokane — the exhibition will look at the ways in which the clubs, performers, and music shaped the rhythms of each city. Read the rest of this article »

SeaTac City Hall
Now through December 31

Learn more about the only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history. In 1971, D.B. Cooper hijacked and threatened to blow up an airliner. He extorted $200,000 from Northwest Orient Airlines, then leaped from the airborne 727 with 21 pounds of $20 bills strapped to his torso. Read the rest of this article »

Museum of Flight
Now through 1/2/11

Portraying the history of women in the aerospace industry, this exhibit begins with the pioneer French aeronaut Élisabeth Thible, who became the first woman to fly in a balloon in 1784, and continues through aviation’s Golden Age of the 1920s and 1930s, World War II, and to today’s fighter pilots, aerobatic pilots, engineers, and astronauts. Read the rest of this article »

Museum of History & Industry
Now through 3/27/11

Northwest artist Richard Bennett became an accompolished printmaker early in his career and would later become one of the nation’s leading illustrators of children’s books. In this exhibition curated by art historian and author David Martin, MOHAI displays its rich collection of Bennett’s original works. Read the rest of this article »