School + Community Programs
Featured Programs
Museum Field Trips
Get out of the classroom and into OMSI! Explore our permanent and featured exhibits, then customize your field trip with a private lab led by an OMSI educator, documentary film, planetarium show, or submarine tour for an additional fee. Explore our digital catalogs for all the ways to make the most of your visit! Book […]
all grades
art, chemistry, earth science, health and wellness, life science, physics engineering, space science
field trip to the museum
museum admission
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 […]
adults, all grades
chemistry, physics engineering
community family events, program at your site
assemblies, community family events, lab programs
Outdoor School
Fall 2026 Registration Now Open ***Spring 2027 dates open Tuesday, September 8th at 4:00pm 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. The […]
all grades
earth science, life science, space science
outdoor school
overnights
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 […]
adults, all grades
art, chemistry, earth science, health and wellness, life science, physics engineering, space science
community family events
community family events
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 […]
all grades
physics engineering
overnight programs at the museum
overnights
All Programs
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
For thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. This 25 minute show is specifically designed for grades 6 through Adult, capacity 120 This program is available by […]
adults, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows
The Dark Matter Mystery - Exploring a Cosmic Secret
What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is […]
adults, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows
Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation and shed light on […]
adults, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows
Running Wild: Return to the River
Witness one of nature’s most compelling sagas – the incredible life of Pacific salmon – in Running Wild: Return to the River. Prepare for a breathtaking immersion into a vital ecosystem where the fate of wild salmon is intertwined with iconic wildlife and untamed beauty. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson with stunning visuals […]
adults, all grades
life science
field trip to the museum
theater films
Elephants: Giants of the Desert
Elephants are the symbols of strength, power, and wisdom and they have captured our imaginations for centuries. See their epic journey across Africa’s Namib Desert, getting up close and personal with the largest land animals on the planet. Making one of the world’s oldest deserts home, these desert elephants are one of nature’s most inspiring […]
adults, all grades
life science
field trip to the museum
theater films
Shark Kingdom
Shark Kingdom is an epic family adventure, revealing how the ocean’s top predator uses hidden super senses to be a key player in the marine ecosystem. Each shark species wields unique powers to help them survive and protect their diverse habitats, whether its a great white settling in the wild and wind-swept seas of New […]
adults, all grades
life science
field trip to the museum
theater films
Space: The New Frontier
An entire generation came of age with the indescribable awe of landing on the Moon – and the ensuing Golden Age of Space has changed our world forever for the better. More than 50 years later, what is the next step for humankind? A second golden age of space has quietly dawned on us, with […]
adults, all grades
physics engineering, space science
field trip to the museum
theater films
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants narrated by Award-Winning actor Andy Serkis takes viewers on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived, bigger than any dinosaur, yet we know surprisingly […]
adults, all grades
life science
field trip to the museum
theater films
Flight of the Butterflies
Follow the monarch butterfly’s perilous and extraordinary journey and experience the hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico. For the first time ever, look inside a chrysalis with MRI and micro CT scans. Be captivated by the true and compelling story of an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find […]
adults, all grades
life science
field trip to the museum
theater films
Fungi: Web of Life
All life on Earth is connected by a great mystery we are only just beginning to unravel. Hidden between the world of plants and animals, another world exists…Fungi: The Web of Life. Narrated by Bjork, your journey begins in the mysterious world of the forest floor, where fungi are the central players in nature’s story […]
adults, all grades
life science
field trip to the museum
theater films