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
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
earth science
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
chemistry
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
physics engineering
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
life 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
physics engineering
program at your site
lab programs
Move Your Self
Get your class moving and shaking while investigating the effects of exercise on the human body. Students explore the benefits and science behind exercise. Room requirements: A large room, such as a multipurpose room or gym. Topics include physical fitness, biology and health. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 5. Looking for […]
grades 3 5, grades k 2
health and wellness, life science
program at your site
lab programs
Microscopic Zoo
What amazing creatures live in a single drop of pond water? Students learn to prepare slides and zoom in on microscopic wonders like the stinging tentacles of a pint-size predator and the beating heart of a tiny, translucent crustacean. This program teaches microscope skills and gives insight into an incredible microscopic world. Topics include animal […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
life science
program at your site
lab programs
Marvelous Magnets
What’s the attraction? Students explore the wonders of magnetic forces and discover how magnets attract and repel. They levitate a paperclip, confuse a compass and investigate other magnetic marvels. Topics include magnetism, attraction, repulsion and physics. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 2. Looking for more information? Explore quick details about our […]
grades 3 5, grades k 2
physics engineering
program at your site
lab programs
Kiddie Chemistry
In this introduction to basic chemistry, young students study mixtures and chemical reactions involving changes in color, temperature and states of matter. They’ll watch solutions change right before their eyes! Topics include chemical reactions, mixtures, chemical safety, gases, liquids and solids. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 3. Looking for more information? […]
grades 3 5, grades k 2
chemistry
program at your site
lab programs
Jolts, Volts, and Wires
Electrifying activities get students charged! Students study the nature of electricity by engineering circuits using generators, batteries, bulbs, motors and more. Topics include generation and transmission of electricity, safety, conductivity and circuits. 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, grades k 2
physics engineering
program at your site
lab programs