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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
OMG — OMSI is the coolest museum in town.
Margaret Seiler
Know Before You Go
OMSI is open and welcoming visitors. Masks are strongly encouraged and disposable face coverings are available upon request.
Masks are required for the following areas and activities:
* The USS Blueback Submarine
* The Teen Tech Center
* Reserved Group Lab Experiences
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for the following activities:
* OMSI After Dark
* OMSI Maker Workshops
For more information, visit OMSI’s website.
Sitting on the Willamette River in Portland’s Central Eastside, this science museum is a must for any family to explore.
With a planetarium letting you and your little one’s explore the stars, a giant-screen theater playing documentaries to Hollywood blockbusters, a retired navy submarine docked outside, traveling exhibits of all kinds, and “After Dark” events that pair science talk with beer and wine for the 21-and-over set, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry lures all ages.
But OMSI’s core fan base is still half-pints and STEM-fans, who can get their geek on and feel an earthquake, learn about physics in Turbine Hall, conduct experiments in interactive labs or watch storms form on a giant globe.
Questions About OMSI
When does OMSI open?
Sunday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fall/Winter Hours:
Tuesday through Friday & Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Mondays during the school year, except during school holidays.
For current hours please check OMSI’s website.
How much does it cost to go to OMSI?
Adult (14+) $12.00
Youth (3-13) $8.00
Senior (63+) $10.00
Children 2 years and under visit for free.
There is an additional charge for touring the USS Blueback submarine ($8.50 per person) and Planetarium shows ($7.50 per person). Occasionally, there is an extra charge for a special exhibit.
Details are subject to change; please check OMSI’s website for current information.
Does OMSI offer discounted admission?
OMSI also participates in the Access for All program. Visitors with an EBT card may purchase up to four general admission tickets at $5 each. Show a valid, matching ID and your EBT card at the front desk.
Details are subject to change; please visit OMSI’s website for the most current information.
Where is OMSI?
Is there free parking at OMSI?
Visitors are encouraged to carpool or take public transportation. The Portland Streetcar’s Central Loop and MAX Light Rail Orange Line drop passengers a short walk from the OMSI’s front door.
With so much to see many plan to spend a half or whole day at OMSI. You might be ready for a snack after all that fun, don’t worry. The renovated Theory Café takes museum fare to the next level, with goodies like oven-fired pizza, local beer sliders, and quinoa salad that can be enjoyed with Willamette River views. There’s even a tap list for adults! The Empirical Café, adjacent to the Empirical Theater, also serves snacks and drinks.
Just across the river from downtown, OMSI is easy to access by car, train, or bicycle. A wide sidewalk and well-marked pedestrian and bike lanes make the Hawthorne Bridge an easy stroll and the Portland Streetcar’s Central Loop and MAX Light Rail Orange Line drop passengers a short walk from the museum’s front door.
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Upcoming Science & Tech Events
OMSI Science Pub
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Maple Sugaring at Hoyt Arboretum
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Abacus Math Regional Competition '23
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Love, Chocolate and The Brain
Portland Chamber Orchestra Presents: Love, Chocolate and The Brain Listening to beautiful music, falling in love and eating delicious chocolate create intense feelings of pleasure – but why? OHSU neuroscientist Larry Sherman, Ph.D., joined by the Portland Chamber Orchestra and singer Naomi LaViolette, present a fascinating multi-media discussion and concert on how the brain experiences…
Epstein-Barr Virus Explained – You Can Heal
In this class, you will discover how the Epstein Barr Virus is spread, how it feeds and mutates, why it can only be eradicated through nutrition and how you can heal. There are more than 60 strains of the Epstein Barr Virus, and some common strains are Chicken Pox, Mono, herpes, Shingles, HPV and Hepatitis….
OMSI After Dark: Books and Brews
OMSI After Dark: Books and Brews. Find your next favorite book, learn how to get self-published, and sample local brews. For adults 21+ Activities Happening All Night -Explore our featured exhibit (requires an additional ticket). Please note: access to the exhibit will close at 9:15PM. -Explore the Turbine Halls brain teasers, design challenges, shake house…
Science on Tap
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Time, Einstein and the Coolest Stuff in the Universe
Join Nobel laureate Bill Phillips at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium for a lively presentation full of exciting experiments and down-to-earth explanations of today’s hottest (and coolest) science. Open to the public. Free tickets are available online.
Winter Tree ID with Casey Clapp
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Reading Fair & Family STEM Day
Join in for the FREE annual Reading Fair at the University of Portland Chiles Center. They will have fun games, activities, crafts, and educational STEM booths for the entire family to enjoy.
National Geographic Live
Beth Shapiro: How to Clone a Mammoth Could extinct species, like mammoths and passenger pigeons, be brought back to life? National Geographic Emerging Explorer Beth Shapiro is one of the scientists investigating this intriguing possibility. From deciding which species should be restored to anticipating how revived populations might be overseen in the wild, the technical…
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Science on Tap
Science on Tap: Partial Truths – How Fractions Distort Our Thinking Science On Tap presents a talk by and a talk with Dr. James C. Zimring, board certified in Clinical Pathology, a diplomate of the American Board of Pathology, and an elected member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation. A fast-food chain once tried…
National Geographic Live
Zoltan Takacs: Deadliest Lifesavers The Earth’s deadliest animal venoms are a source of several lifesaving medicines used to treat everything from heart attacks to diabetes. Yet there are millions of venom toxins in nature that remain unexplored. Biomedical scientist and inventor Zoltan Takacs collects snake, scorpion, jellyfish, and other venoms from around the world. He…
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National Geographic Live
Alize Carrere: Adaptation Explore the remarkable ways people around the world are adapting to our changing planet with environmental anthropologist and filmmaker Alizé Carrère. Dive into the South Pacific waters of Vanuatu, where islanders are using innovative techniques to combat outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish that threaten the surrounding reefs. In Bangladesh, discover how farmers in…
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