Join us for a reduced-sensory experience at the museum
Low sensory hours provide a less stressful experience for people who are sensitive to too much sensory input (noise, crowds, smells, lighting, etc.).
Enjoy OMSI in a sensory-friendly environment! This event is especially welcoming for families and adults who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive museum experience.
This year, OMSI will offer two opportunities for guests to visit the museum with more lighting, less sound, and fewer people.
Ticketing
General Admission  includes access to the Natural Science Hall, Science Playground (ages 0-6 , including story time at 7:30pm) and a Planetarium show*.
Tickets: $10 Adults (14+), $8 Seniors (63+), $6 Youth (3-13), 3 and under free | OMSI members free
General Admission plus Titanic includes access to the featured exhibit, TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition, the Natural Science Hall, Science Playground (ages 0-6 , including story time at 7:30pm) and a Planetarium show*.
Tickets: $17 Adults (14+), $15 Seniors (63+), $13 Youth (3-13), 3 and under free | OMSI members $6
Planetarium Show Schedule:
6:30pm: TBD
7:10pm: TBD
7:50pm: TBD
* You will choose your Planetarium show at the front desk when you check in. Runtime 25 minutes.
What To Expect:
What to Expect Guide: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition guide coming soon!
Less people: We will cap this event at ~400 tickets.
First Floor: TBD
Second Floor: TBD
Lower Lighting: The available areas will have adjusted lighting options to be lower than normal.
Quiet Room: We have a quite room available in Science Playground.
Less sound: Exhibit audio track will be turned off or down.
Sensory kits available at the front desk, which include headphones and a fidget toy.
OMSI’s restaurant and cafe will be closed.
Helpful Links
Additional resources prepare for your visit to the museum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn what to expect and plan ahead for your low sensory visit to OMSI.
-Featured Exhibit, TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition
–Science Playground for ages 0-6.
-Kendall Planetarium – (3) 25 minute shows
OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Ave Portland, OR 97214. Visitors can pay for parking through the Parking Kitty app or at the parking kiosks in the North and South parking lots. Downloading the Parking Kitty app in advance will ensure the fastest and smoothest experience paying for parking.
OMSI parking costs $5 (+ fees) for 2 hours or $8 (+ fees) for all day parking. Guests arriving at 5pm or later can expect to pay a flat fee of $2 (+ fees) for the evening.
Additional parking questions? Check out commonly asked parking questions.
Yes, Arts for All tickets are available. You can access these tickets by calling 503.797.4000 x0, or emailing concierge@omsi.edu.
Sensory kits available at the front desk, which include headphones and a fidget toy.
Review the Sensory Guide to OMSI to prepare for your visit.
Venue Information
The Museum
1945 SE Water Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Aira Visual Interpretation Services
- Motorized Scooters Available On Site
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