An evening at the museum for guests 21+
21+ Only | A valid government-issued ID is required for entry for all attendees
Portland may not be the Windy City but we sure do love aviation! Put on your goggles because we’re going up in the air. Learn about birds, planes, and other things that fly at this breezy OMSI After Dark.
What to Expect: OMSI After Dark is a monthly event for guests 21 and over to explore the museum with a beverage in hand. On top of being able to roam the museum without minors, the added bonus of these events are the curated vendors, lectures relating to the monthly theme, and the Planetarium will be hosting four shows. This month’s vendors and lectures will relate to aviation but there will not be an exhibit about it. Check out the list of vendors below to see who is coming!
Visit the Theory Restaurant during happy hour! Happy Hour is from 5-6pm for ticket holders in the Theory Restaurant. Grab a beverage or a bite to eat and once the doors to the event open at 6pm, you’re free to leave Theory and explore the event! This is for folks who pre-purchased a ticket for the event. Last entry to Happy Hour is 5:45pm.
Tickets
OMSI After Dark General Admission
$30.00 per person
Includes access to:
–The Featured Exhibit
-OMSI’s Natural Sciences Hall and Turbine Hall
-Planetarium Shows
-Lectures in the Empirical Theater
-Local Vendors
OMSI Members receive a 15% discount
Activities Happening All Night
Exhibits
Turbine Hall
A dynamic, hands-on exhibit space where visitors explore real-world science through interactive challenges like building, testing, and designing solutions to environmental and engineering problems.
Natural Sciences Hall
OMSI’s renovated Natural Sciences Hall is open! This hall has been turned into a dynamic space aimed at deepening public understanding of climate related challenges and community-level actions.
Featured Exhibit Hall
Go behind-the-scenes and explore how thrills come to life in the innovative world of theme parks!
Attractions
Vendors | See below for a full list of artisan food and beverage vendors, as well as themed vendors that will be tabling around the museum.
OMSI Photo Booth
Science Demonstrations
Testing the engine. Stay tuned!
Timed Activities
Planetarium Shows
TBD
Check back in for science lectures in the Empirical Theater!
Snack + Drink Samplers
Check back later!
Themed Vendors
Making sure the conditions are safe to fly. More to come!
Food + Beverage
Our Theory restaurant will be open from 5-10pm! Happy Hour is open from 5-6pm for ticket holders. Grab dinner or a drink before the event begins at 6pm. Enjoy wine, beer, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our bars will close at 9:30pm, and alcohol samples given by vendors will end at 9:45pm.
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.
Yes, you must be 21+ to attend. Minors are not allowed. Everyone must present a valid government issued ID.
Yes. If your plans change, if you are feeling sick or have been potentially exposed to COVID please stay home. To request a refund email concierge@omsi.edu or call 503.797.4000 x0. We will give refunds until 5pm the night of the event.
Yes, our restaurant, Theory will be open and selling salads, sandwiches, pizza, and more. Plus, we will have bars with beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic drinks. We also typically have a couple artisan vendors giving out free samples of alcohol or snacks.
Interested in exploring the area? Check out WonderLove, the food cart pod just down the street from OMSI. They are offering OAD ticket holders 20% off with the code: SPOOKED. A special complimentary offer at the WonderLove bar and WonderCat Pizza cart. Whether you’re pre-gaming or celebrating afterward, we have local food carts, drinks, and room to hang out. (Not valid during Happy Hour).
Yes, visitors are able to pay for parking through the Passport app, texting “park” to 30844, Passport’s website, or at parking kiosks stationed in our North and South lots. Parking is $5 (+ fees) for 2 hours or $8 (+ fees) for all day parking. Guests arriving at 5pm or later can expect to pay a flat fee of $2 (+ fees) for the evening.
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