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
science skills and core concepts
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
science skills and core concepts
community family events, program at your site
assemblies, community family events, lab 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 […]
all grades
people and place, sensory exploration
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
science skills and core concepts
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
science skills and core concepts
overnight programs at the museum
overnights
All Programs
Rollercoaster Madness
Take your students on a wild ride with this workshop that lets them design and test their own marble coaster, complete with loops and jumps. Topics include engineering, design, and physics. This program is specifically designed for grades 2 through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. View our travel […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades k 2
design and industry science
program at your site
lab programs
School of Rocks
Young geologists discover the amazing, and sometimes surprising, properties of the rocks beneath our feet. They will use careful analysis to identify a set of mystery minerals, then find out firsthand how minerals move through the rock cycle. Topics include rock classification, rock cycle and mineral identification. This program is specifically designed for grades 4 […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
people and place
program at your site
lab programs
Nano: Science of the Small
Big things are happening in the tiny, nanoscale world! In this class, students go beyond microscopic, observing firsthand the strange, sometimes surprising properties of matter when manipulated at the nanoscale. They will also learn how nanoscale engineering can develop new technologies that impact healthcare, energy, and the environment. Topics include scales of measurement, atoms, molecules, […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
design and industry science, science skills and core concepts
program at your site
lab programs
Jitterbugs
With just a motor, a battery, a marker and a handful of craft supplies, students are challenged to design and build a scribbling robot that can doodle all on its own. This program is specifically designed for grades 4 through 12. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. View our travel […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
design and industry science
program at your site
lab programs
Caloric Chemistry
Food is fuel! Food provides the energy, measured in calories, that our bodies need to function. In this class, students will burn calories (literally) using controlled flames and authentic scientific procedures to measure the energy content of various foods. Topics include nutrition, health, chemistry, mathematics and lab safety. This program is specifically designed for grades […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
science skills and core concepts
program at your site
lab programs
Radical Reactions
Learn all about the pHabulous world of acids, bases and indicators using chemicals like dry ice and disappearing ink. Students use scientific inquiry to perform experiments, predict the outcome and analyze the results. Proper laboratory skills and safety are stressed. Topics include acids and bases, chemical safety, and properties of compounds. This program is specifically […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
science skills and core concepts
program at your site
lab programs
Prehistoric Dinosaurs
Students become fossil-digging paleontologists and learn how to reassemble a complete dinosaur from just a few pieces. Topics include adaptations, fossil evidence, fossil formation and paleontology. This program is specifically designed for grades PreK through 3. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. View our travel programs map to see when […]
early learners, grades 3 5, grades k 2
people and place, science skills and core concepts
program at your site
lab programs
Hunters of the Sky
Get a bird’s-eye view of how hawks, owls and eagles survive in the wild. Students learn about special adaptations such as “silent flight” and how birds of prey see and hunt. They will also discover what owls have for midnight snacks as they dissect owl pellets and take home their findings. Topics include adaptations, anatomy, […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
people and place
program at your site
lab programs
Rocket Science
Students build paper rockets and launch them with a high powered air compressor, examining the effects of changing variables on their rockets’ flight. This program is specifically designed for grades 4 through 12. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. View our travel programs map to see when we will be […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
design and industry science
program at your site
lab programs
Pit Crews
After building their own cars, students alter their designs to complete a series of impressive challenges. Topics include engineering and design. This program is specifically designed for grades 2 through 5. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs below. View our travel programs map to see when we will be in your […]
grades 3 5, grades k 2
design and industry science
program at your site
lab programs