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
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Where in the Worlds
Climb aboard the Spaceship OMSI and discover the fascinating planets and moons that make up our solar system. Young astronomers learn the solar system orbits the sun, make their own meteorite impact craters, and compare the sizes of the planets from the tiniest terrestrial worlds to the most gargantuan gas giants. This program is specifically […]
grades k 2
space science
program at your site
lab programs
Altered States
Explore the unique properties of solids, liquids, gases and plasmas. Observe how materials change from one state of matter to another. The freezing, flowing and glowing phenomena in this show are guaranteed to be a hit! Topics include states of matter, molecules, energy conversions and safety. This program is specifically designed for grades K through […]
all grades
chemistry, life science
program at your site
assemblies
Your Galactic Address
How are we affected by the orbit and rotation of our planet? How far away are we from the Sun? In this space science class, students learn how Earth fits into our vast and ever– changing universe. Students will learn about the scale of our solar system, space time, and how stars align to form […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
space science
program at your site
lab programs
React-O-Blast
Students help OMSI staff conduct experiments that vividly demonstrate the predictable (and sometimes unpredictable!) reactions of matter, including some that have explosive results. Topics include nature of chemical reactions, physical vs. chemical changes and safety. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 8. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our programs […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades k 2
chemistry, life science
program at your site
assemblies
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
earth science
program at your site
lab programs
Scales, Claws, and Expanding Jaws
Students slide, slither and hop into herpetology, the science of reptiles. We’ll get up close and personal with live snakes, lizards and turtles in order to study the features which make this class of animals unique. Discover that snakes are smooth and dry, lizards have no earlobes, and geckos can lick their eyeballs!. This program […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades k 2
life science
program at your site
lab 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
physics engineering
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
chemistry, life science, physics engineering
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
physics engineering
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
health and wellness, life science
program at your site
lab programs