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Pasifika and Asian American Community Science Night

Aug 15, 2025 | 6-9 pm

The Museum

A night at OMSI celebrating the Pasifika and Asian American Community

Join community members and OMSI for the third-annual Pasifika and Asian American Community Science Night. This event welcomes visitors of all ages for a night of museum exploring, science demonstrations, vendor tables, and cultural entertainment – all in celebration of the local Pasifika and Asian American community. All are welcome!

OMSI Members receive a 15% discount

Tickets

Community Science Night General Admission
$10 Adults, $8 Youth/Seniors | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes access to OMSI’s turbine hall, natural science hall, all activities, performances, Planetarium shows, and vendors taking part in the event.

Community Science Night + Jurassic World by Brickman®
$17 Adults, $15 Youth/Seniors | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes all of the above plus access to our featured exhibition!

Featured Exhibits

Jurassic World by Brickman® (Additional ticket required) | With over 50 large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes, and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks, Jurassic World by Brickman® is an immersive must-do adventure that takes inquisitive explorers on an interactive and thrilling journey through stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise.

 

Zoo In You | Zoo in You invites guests to explore the fascinating and complex world inside us that is our microbiome—a dynamic, adaptable, and delicately balanced ecosystem unlike any other found in nature. Through engaging hands-on interactives, visitors will discover who our constant microbial companions are, where they live, how diverse they are, and how scientists are discovering just how important they are to our personal health.

Attractions

Vendors | See below for a full list of community vendors that will be tabling around the museum.

 

OMSI Photo Booth | Main Lobby

 

More to come!

Science Demonstrations

Ping Pong Ball Explosion | Timing TBD

Hydrogen Balloons + Fire! | Timing TBD

Timed Activities

Turbine Hall Stage

TBD | Portland Taiko drumming

 

Teen Tech Center
6:00 – 8:00 PM |  Just for ages 13-18, where you can create alongside mentors and other teens to explore your own ideas, develop skills, and express yourself through technology.

 

Science Playground
6:00 – 8:00 PM | In this Hall young scientist build skills like asking questions, experimenting, taking risks, and sharing ideas with others. Each area is designed for children ages birth through 6 and their families to practice science skills.

 

Kendall Planetarium
6:30 PM | Wayfinders: Waves, Winds, and Stars
7:15 PM | Starry Nights Live: August
8:00 PM | Laser Bruno Mars

Food/Bev Samplers

Community Vendors

Astari Designs

Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lunarcat Studios

Micronesian Island Community
Safe Indoor Air for Oregon Schools

Super Sigma Robots

 

More coming soon!

Food + Beverage

Our Theory restaurant will be open from 6-9 pm! Grab dinner or a drink!

Questions? Email events@omsi.edu. Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? Email events@omsi.edu or call 503.797.4000 x0.

Who is invited to Pasifika and Asian American Community Science Night?

This event is kid/family friendly, and inclusive of anyone interested in attending.

Is there any food and beverage at this event?

Local food carts will be on site serving food.

Do I have to pay for parking?

Parking will be free for this event.

Visiting Soon?

OMSI is committed to making science-fueled fun available for all in our community. We are proud to offer admission assistance, financial aid, and accessible services throughout the museum. Explore access resources and amenities for guests visiting the museum.

Two students running chemistry experiments.

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