Date night at the museum for guests 21+
21+ Only | A valid government-issued ID is required for entry for all attendees
OMSI After Dark: PROMSI is the museum’s annual take on prom, done the After Dark way with vendors, lectures, and science demos. Usually held in February, this year we’ve decided to bring you the ice and cold in spirit only, with an Edwardian arctic cruise theme held in May! So call up your haberdasher and ask for the biggest feather they have as it’s time to dance the night away!
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
$50.00 per person | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes access to OMSI’s permanent exhibits, special activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors taking part in the event. Enjoy two 5oz pours of sparkling wine from select bars. Alcoholic option includes Blanc de Blancs from Chemistry and a non-alcoholic option includes Brut Zero NA from Varnum Vintners.
OMSI After Dark GA + TITANIC Admission
$57.00 per person | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes access to OMSI’s featured exhibit, TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition, OMSI’s permanent exhibits, special activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors taking part in the event. Enjoy two 5oz pours of sparkling wine from select bars. Alcoholic option includes Blanc de Blancs from Chemistry and a non-alcoholic option includes Brut Zero NA from Varnum Vintners.
Activities Happening All Night
Exhibits
TITANIC: The Artifact 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.
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.
Ice Sculpture by Iceovation. Folks who attended virtual OMSI After Dark in 2020 will be pleased to hear of this sculptor’s return!
String Quartet by musicians Cecille Elliott, Chibia Ulinwa, Alexis Mahler, and Amelia Hunnicutt.
Dance Party ft. DJ Bazooka
Photo Lounge with photography by Heliorana
Science Demonstrations
Iceberg Plunge | Test your hand (literally) at cold water tolerance to find out how long you could last in frigid ocean temperatures.
Life Vest Evolution | Come check out a few different examples of life vests over the ages, and see how this safety technology has developed.
Timed Activities
EMPERICAL THEATER LECTURES
6:45 pm | Tragedy and Triumph: Oregon’s Surprising Connection to the Titanic, with John Lamoreau, Titanic Researcher & Artefact Collector
8:15 pm | Class, Gender, Privilege and Luck. How 3 Dogs Survived the Sinking of the Titanic and 1500 Humans Did Not, with John Lamoreau.
KENDALL PLANETARIUM
30 min shows | first-come, first-served; no food or drink allowed. It’s recommended you get in line 15 minutes prior to the show.
6:45 pm | Starry Nights Live! – 1912 Edition
A live walk-through of the night sky as it could be observed from the Titanic in 1912, hosted by an OMSI Space Science Educator.
7:30 pm | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
A short film for dome screens
8:15 pm | Laser PROMSI
A custom laser light show just for this evening!
9:00 pm | Laser Taylor Swift
Snack + Drink Samplers
Themed Vendors
Cositas PDX | Hand-made Jewelry
Danielle Schlunegger-Warner | Icebergs!
Devo Portraits | Watercolor portraits
Grand Gesture Books | Romance Novels
Kei by Design | Calligraphy Demonstrations + Line Art
Lily Henry Jewelry | Antique Edwardian pieces
Mariquita Medicinals | Wearable Dried Bouquets
Meeting Mutuals | Mingle on the dance floor!
Cont’d
Mister OK’s Essentials | Self Care Goods
Pacific Northwest Wilderness Medicine | Hypothermia Education
Planned Parenthood | Healthcare
Plan An Event | OMSI
Queer Cute | Queer Dating + Events
OSU Environmental Molecular Toxicology | Current and Historical Toxins
Oregon Tuberculosis Research Lab
The Traveling Typist | Live Typewritten Poetry
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.
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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