School + Community Programs
Featured Programs
Outdoor School
Spring Registration is now open! OMSI Outdoor School is the perfect opportunity to get your class out in nature in-line with current science standards. Our full-service program is specifically designed for students in grades 4 through 8, but participants of all grade levels are welcome. OMSI offers two distinct locations for Outdoor School in Oregon—Camp […]
people and place, sensory exploration
outdoor school
Traveling Education Programs
OMSI Traveling Education Programs bring the joy of learning on the road and directly to your school, community organization, or other indoor outing! Topics range in subject material and includes over 30 classroom lab programs, 5 large scale assembly programs, a portable planetarium dome, and 12+ tables full of Science Festival brain-teasers! Traveling Education Programs […]
science skills and core concepts
community family events, program at your site
Submarine Overnights
Time to get out of the classroom and into OMSI for learning and fun! A Submarine Overnight includes four exhibit halls, programming, breakfast, and more! Experience what it’s like to live on a submarine, explore the torpedo room, peer through a periscope, and sleep in the crew’s quarters. Learn about density and buoyancy as you […]
science skills and core concepts
overnight programs at the museum
Family Science Nights
Time to get out of the classroom and into the museum for an evening of family learning fun! This exclusive event for your school or non-profit group is designed to foster community between teachers, parents, and students. Family Science Nights at the Museum strengthen parent and family involvement in science exploration and discovery as well as […]
science skills and core concepts
community family events
Museum Field Trips
Get out of the classroom with a trip to OMSI! Explore the Turbine Hall, Natural Sciences Hall, traveling exhibits, and more. The Museum is a great place for learners of all ages! Time to get out of the classroom and into OMSI for learning and fun! A museum field trip includes four exhibit halls and […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
All Programs
Outdoor School
Spring Registration is now open! OMSI Outdoor School is the perfect opportunity to get your class out in nature in-line with current science standards. Our full-service program is specifically designed for students in grades 4 through 8, but participants of all grade levels are welcome. OMSI offers two distinct locations for Outdoor School in Oregon—Camp […]
people and place, sensory exploration
outdoor school
Little Chemists
Fire your students’ imaginations with the wonders of chemistry! OMSI staff will guide your students through three different hands-on chemistry experiments in small groups. Learn about how solids, liquids, and gases are different and why they behave the ways that they do. Specifically designed for non readers but at least 2 chaperones are required. This […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Museum Overnights
Spend the night at the museum! Plan an Museum Overnight for team building, an end-of-the-year celebration or just for fun! Museum Overnights are guaranteed to be a unique experience that’s warm, dry and exciting any time of year! Your students will come alive with excitement as they explore Available for grades 3-8 (student participants […]
science skills and core concepts
overnight programs at the museum
Math is Fun
Area! Volume! Length! Oh my! Students will use standard and non-standard measurements to compare and describe everyday objects. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through K. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the details and learn more about field trips to OMSI!
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
I Am a Scientist
What is a scientist? How does a scientist explore the world around them? What tools do they use Students begin their journey into the world of scientific investigation. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through K. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the details and learn […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Be a Naturalist!
What does a naturalist do? What does an owl eat? Children practice science process skills including observing and drawing, taking weights and measurements, and investigating specimens from the natural world. An owl pellet dissection is included and students take home their owl pellet artifacts. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through K. Looking […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Simple Machines
How does a seesaw work? What makes wheels on a bike go around? How can you lift heavy objects? Playing with gears, wheels, levers and inclined planes, students learn the ways simple machinery makes our lives easier. Students take home spoon catapults and may create a piece of art for their classroom using gears. This […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Let's Build
What can we build to solve a problem? Students will explore solutions, problem-solving, and stretch their engineering process skills. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through K. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the details and learn more about field trips to OMSI!
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field trip to the museum
Life Under the Microscope
Explore an invisible world too small to see with the naked eye. Students learn basic microscope and slide preparation skills. This program is specifically designed for grades 3 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. Find all the details and learn more about field trips to OMSI!
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum
Birds Can Fly, Why Can't I?
Discover clues about bird adaptations through an interactive exploration of real bird parts. There is an emphasis on birds of prey, in particular, owls. In addition, students dissect and investigate owl pellets and take home their findings. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 2. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about […]
science skills and core concepts
field trip to the museum