An evening at the museum for guests 21+
21+ Only | A valid government-issued ID is required for entry for all attendees
Do you find yourself cheering on worms as they make their treacherous journey through the dirt? Or are you unsure how to begin your own garden at home? Having a hard time figuring out what the pH levels of your soil is telling you? Join us at OMSI After Dark: Homegrown if you’re wanting to take your home garden up a notch or if you just love supporting Oregon’s farmers.
What to Expect: OMSI After Dark is a monthly event for guests 21 and over to explore the museum with a beverage in hand. On top of being able to roam the museum without minors, the added bonus of these events are the curated vendors and lectures relating to the monthly theme. The Planetarium will be hosting four shows, and the Featured Exhibit is open at an additional cost. This month’s vendors and lectures will relate to Farming but there will not be an exhibit about it. Check out the list of vendors below to see who is coming!
Visit the Theory Restaurant during happy hour! Happy Hour is from 5-6pm for ticket holders in the Theory Restaurant. Grab a beverage or a bite to eat and once the doors to the event open at 6pm, you’re free to leave Theory and explore the event! This is for folks who pre-purchased a ticket for the event. Last entry to Happy Hour is 5:45pm.
OMSI Members receive a 15% discount
Activities Happening All Night
Exhibits
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition (featured exhibition)
This exhibition requires a separate ticket beyond standard OMSI After Dark GA entry. Tickets are an additional $7, with discounts for OMSI members.
A dynamic, hands-on exhibit space where visitors explore real-world science through interactive challenges like building, testing, and designing solutions to environmental and engineering problems.
Natural Sciences Hall
OMSI’s renovated Natural Sciences Hall is open! This hall has been turned into a dynamic space aimed at deepening public understanding of climate related challenges and community-level actions.
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
More harvesting soon!
Timed Activities
Kendall Planetarium
TBD
Check back in for science lectures in the Empirical Theater and other timed events!
Snack + Drink Samplers
Themed Vendors
We need a bigger grow light. Check back soon!
Food + Beverage
Our Theory restaurant will be open from 5-10pm! Happy Hour is open from 5-6pm for ticket holders. 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 and selling salads, sandwiches, pizza, and more. 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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