School + Community Programs
Featured Programs
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 […]
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 Registration 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. The entire trip was amazing. The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging. […]
all grades
around the region, 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
Microscope Series
Students will explore the concept of optics and magnification as they investigate the things that can only be seen under a microscope! Through hands-on specimen collection and observation, students will gain laboratory skills and learn different sample preparation methods. This program is specifically designed for grades 2 through 4. Looking for more information? Explore quick […]
grades 3 5
life science
field trip to the museum
lab programs
Lights, Camera, Reaction!
This show has it all—solutions that instantly change color, giant piles of foam, great balls of fire and more! Your students will see a variety of types of chemical reactions and learn how to recognize when chemical reactions are happening. OMSI’s stage programs bring concepts to life with thought-provoking demonstrations and audience participation. This show […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades k 2
chemistry
field trip to the museum
assemblies
Engineering for Earthquakes
In this hands on lab experience students investigate earthquakes. Through observing, hypothesizing, and testing, students examine the why and where of earthquakes and apply that to why some earthquakes are devastating while others can barely be felt. Students build science skills by making observations, looking for patterns, and collecting data. Each group of students experiments […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
earth science, physics engineering
field trip to the museum
lab programs
Dive: The Science of Submarines
Learn the basics of density and buoyancy through a series of hands-on engineering challenges. Students will explore how submarines are designed to dive and climb through the water by changing their density. Combine this program with a submarine tour during your field trip. This lab occurs in Classroom 1, not onboard the USS Blueback. This […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
physics engineering
field trip to the museum
lab programs
Portable Planetarium
Bring a unique space science experience to you with OMSI’s portable, museum-quality planetarium. The portable planetarium brings the night sky inside with live presentations and films. Various lessons are available for different age groups of students. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 12. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our […]
all grades
space science
program at your site
lab programs
Science Festival
Bring the spirit of OMSI to your community. We fill 12 to 15 tables with science equipment and challenges guaranteed to thrill youngsters, perplex adults and offer an unforgettable science experience. During school hours, we recommend that classes or grade levels rotate through every 45-60 minutes. For family nights and larger scale events, OMSI educators […]
all grades
chemistry, life science, physics engineering
program at your site
community family events
Identity
What makes you, you? Students use hands-on science to extract their own DNA and real forensic techniques to examine their own unique fingerprints. Topics include forensic science, evidence analysis and analytical thinking. This program is specifically designed for grades 2 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. View our […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
life science
program at your site
lab programs
Human Systems
What happens to french fries after you eat them? How do you lift, throw, run and jump? What helps you think and learn? Students explore the skeletal, digestive, nervous, muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems, while learning how to take their own vital signs and keep their body healthy. Topics include human anatomy and body systems. […]
grades 3 5, grades k 2
health and wellness, life science
program at your site
lab programs
Going Batty
Explore the intriguing world of bats and learn the truth about one of the most misunderstood and beneficial creatures on Earth. Students learn about bat diversity, echolocation and diet. They’ll also practice using a mist nest, the tool field biologists use to capture and study live bats before releasing them back into the night sky. […]
grades 3 5, grades k 2
life science
program at your site
lab programs
Fun-tastic Physics
Students explore the laws of physics while playing with everyday toys. They join a videotaped space mission and predict and observe how toys act in the weightless conditions of space. Topics include action/reaction, force applications, inertia, momentum and Newton’s three laws of motion. This program is specifically designed for grades 2 through 5. Looking for […]
grades 3 5, grades k 2
physics engineering
program at your site
lab programs