An evening at the museum for guests 21+
21+ Only | A valid government-issued ID is required for entry for all attendees
OMSI After Dark: Brain Storm is all in your head—literally! Vendors, speakers, and activities will focus on the exploration of the structure and function of the brain, the mind, and the psyche.
Unfamiliar with the event? OMSI After Dark is for guests 21 and over, where you can have a drink and wander the exhibits after hours. Interact with hands-on science experiments, live performances, local educational groups, lectures, food and beverage samplers, and more. Each event has a different theme, which means a new set of people and entertainment to engage with each month!
OMSI Members receive a 15% discount
Tickets
OMSI After Dark General Admission
$27.00 per person | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes access to OMSI’s permanent exhibits, Turbine Hall, all activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors taking part in the event.
Activities Happening All Night
Attractions
Vendors | See below for a full list of artisan food and beverage vendors, as well as themed vendors that will be tabling around the museum.
OMSI Photo Booth
Science Demonstrations
Lightning Reaction | Think you have quick reflexes? Test yourself against a few friends and see who has the best reaction time. Be fast, or the results could be shocking.
Beer Goggles | Let’s see how our visual perception is affected by alcohol in our system. See if you can succeed when your vision is compromised.
Brain Break | Feeling a lot of mental stimulation? Come to this quieter space to take a break, draw, color, or work on a puzzle.
NatSci À La Carte | We bring some of the Natural Sciences Hall to you in this mobile demo while the hall itself is under renovations.
Timed Activities
Kendall Planetarium
6:45 pm | Starry Nights Live! March Edition
7:30 pm | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
8:15 pm | Laser Pink Floyd
9:00 pm | Laser Jimi Hendrix
Empirical Theater Lectures
6:45 pm | Happiness: A Neuroscience and Psychology Perspective with David A. McCormick, University of Oregon
Snack + Drink Samplers
Themed Vendors
Brain Injury Connections Northwest
OHSU Dept. of Behavioral Neuroscience ft. EEGonaut
OHSU Sleep, Chronobiology, and Health Laboratory
Our neurons are firing to bring you more vendors to wrap your heads around. Check back soon!
Food + Beverage
Our Theory restaurant will be open from 5-10pm! Grab dinner or a drink before the event begins at 6pm. Enjoy wine, beer, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our bars will close at 9:30pm, and alcohol samples given by vendors will end at 9:45pm.
Questions? Email events@omsi.edu.
Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Email events@omsi.edu or call 503.797.4000 x0.
Yes, you must be 21+ to attend. Minors are not allowed. Everyone must present a valid government issued ID.
Yes. If your plans change, if you are feeling sick or have been potentially exposed to COVID please stay home. To request a refund email concierge@omsi.edu or call 503.797.4000 x0. We will give refunds until 5pm the night of the event.
Yes, our restaurant, Theory will be open. Plus, we will have bars with beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic drinks. We also typically have a couple artisan vendors giving out free samples of alcohol or snacks.
Parking is $2 for after-hours events.
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