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
Forces of Nature
The awesome destructive power of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tornadoes is examined as scientists seek to understand how these natural disasters are triggered and what can be done to minimize their deadly effects. Combining striking archival footage with computer-created reenactments and interviews, the film’s sequence on volcanoes is centered on the massive Soufriere Hills eruption of […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
earth science
field trip to the museum
theater films
Dinosaurs of Antarctica
From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Roam the primitive forests and thick swamps with bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians. Enter a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals—where survival means enduring the sunless, six-month polar winter surrounded by meat-eaters with […]
grades 6 8, grades 9 12
earth science, life science
field trip to the museum
theater films
Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk
From the soaring and breathtaking cliffs of Norway to the calm and inspiring immensity of the Mojave Desert, from a child’s daunting first day of school to the exciting world of skydiving and base jumping, Adrenaline Rush explores the psychological and physiological forces behind risk taking and the physics involved in high-risk activities. Adrenaline Rush examines why the […]
adults, grades 6 8, grades 9 12
health and wellness, physics engineering
field trip to the museum
theater films
Motion Commotion
Student volunteers participate in Sir Isaac Newton’s 300 year-old experiments by using ordinary objects to demonstrate the physics at work around us each day. These entertaining demonstrations make physics incredibly easy to understand. Topics include energy conversions, forces, inertia and laws of motion. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 8. Looking for […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8, grades k 2
physics engineering
program at your site
assemblies
To Space and Back
Space exploration–our greatest adventure–is having a big impact on your life. Not only is it helping discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, it’s reaching back down into our world and influencing the way we live. To Space & Back takes you on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows
Sunstruck
Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. This 25 minute show is specifically designed for grades 5 through 8, capacity 120 This program is […]
grades 6 8
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows
Stars
Every star has a story. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars. This 25 minute show is specifically designed for grades 3 through Adult, capacity 120 Captioning available upon request […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows
Planets Tonight
Some of the best telescope views of the night sky come from the planets, particularly the five planets visible from your own backyard. But, you wonder, which planets are out tonight and where should I look to see them? Learn which planets are visible tonight and where to look for them is what this live […]
grades 3 5, grades 6 8
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows
Perfect Little Planet
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! What if you could travel the galaxy to find that ideal place? Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes—a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. This 25 or 45 minute show is specifically designed for grades PreK through 4, capacity 120 This program […]
early learners, grades 3 5, grades k 2
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows
Our Sky
Geared for younger audiences, this live presentation in the Kendall Planetarium explores stars, planets and constellations in the night sky. An overview of the solar system and viewing highlights for the current season are presented. This 25 minute live show is specifically designed for grades 1 through grades 3, capacity 120 This program is available […]
grades 3 5, grades k 2
space science
field trip to the museum
planetarium shows