A night delving the depths of the sea for folks 21+
21+ Only | A valid government-issued ID is required for entry for all attendees
Humanity has only explored roughly 5% of Earth’s oceans, so we have to ask – what’s down there? For the first OMSI After Dark of the year, we’re complementing our featured exhibit Monsters of the Abyss with a celebration of life in the oceans – what we know and what we have yet to learn, especially the weird stuff down deep.
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 feature exhibit, turbine hall, all activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors taking part in the event.
Featured Exhibits
Monsters of the Abyss
Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface in Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present, an immersive experience for all ages. Through fossils, daily programming, and live animals, you can witness the rise and fall of Earth’s most awe-inspiring aquatic creatures and their present-day descendants.
Heads and Hearts: Seeing the Landscape Through Nez Perce Eyes
More information to come.
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.
USS Blueback | Open for self-guided tours.
OMSI Photo Booth
Science Demonstrations
Squid Dissection | Come learn about cephalopod anatomy by getting up close and personal with a squid!
Layers of the Deep | Ocean creatures live in many different environments, some very dark. Try your hand at locating where a few species reside.
Timed Activities
Empirical Theater | 20 Min Lectures
6:45 pm | Hyperbaric Medicine (title TBD), with Dr. Enoch Huang, Legacy Health
7:30 pm | A Lecture About Glaciers (title TBD), with Andrew Fountain, PSU
Kendall Planetarium
6:45 pm | Starry Nights Live – January
7:30 pm | Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
8:15 pm | Laser Pink Floyd
9:00 pm | Laser Ocean Medley
Food Samplers
Themed Vendors
Dr Shreya Pramanik | Bioluminescence
Dr. Stacy Alaimo | “The Abyss Stares Back”
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center & the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical SocietyÂ
PSU Environmental Sciences & Management | Microplastics
Sarah Sellke | Kelp Life Cycle
Under Water Works | Scuba Diving
Check back in for more!
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.
Visiting Soon?
OMSI is committed to making science-fueled fun available for all in our community. We are proud to offer admission assistance, financial aid, and accessible services throughout the museum. Explore access resources and amenities for guests visiting the museum.
