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: Pickle It! is returning for the fourth consecutive year for an evening of fragrant snacks and bubbly beverages. From sauerkraut to kombucha, this event will explore all avenues of fermentation.
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 Fermentation 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
Tickets
OMSI After Dark General Admission
$35.00 per person | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes a pack of dill seeds from SymbiOp, a 4oz jar of pickled cucumbers, onions, or jalapenos from Blue River Ferments and Pickles, access to OMSI’s permanent exhibits, Turbine Hall, special activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors taking part in the event.
OMSI After Dark GA + TITANIC Admission
$42.00 per person | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes a pack of dill seeds from SymbiOp, a 4oz jar of pickled cucumbers, onions, or jalapenos from Blue River Ferments and Pickles, access to OMSI’s featured exhibit, TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition, OMSI’s permanent exhibits, Turbine Hall, special activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors taking part in the event.
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
Electric Pickle | Let’s electrocute some pickles, and see what happens. For Science!
Pickles of the World | Test your knowledge of “culture” by identifying the country of origin for each of these pickled foods.
Still fermenting!
Timed Activities
Kendall Planetarium
TBD
Check back in for science lectures in the Empirical Theater and other timed events!
Fermentation Vendors
Cloud Candy Co | Pickle Cotton Candy
Garliki | Fermented Garlic
Haxan Ferments | Hot Sauce
Kachka Spirits | Vodka
Mitchell Spirits | Pickle Vodka
NEWKS Hot Sauce | Pickle Hot Sauce
Pickled Planet | Sauerkraut
Ray 2 Z Cooking | Pickled Veggies
Schilling Cider | Cider with a Splash of Pickle Juice
Stinging Kombucha | Hot Sauce
The Sourdough Hoe | Sourdough
We Must Mustard | Mustard
We’re not done fermenting. Check back soon!
Themed Vendors
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.
Interested in exploring the area? Check out WonderLove, the food cart pod just down the street from OMSI. They are offering OAD ticket holders 20% off with the code: PICKLE A special complimentary offer at the WonderLove bar and WonderCat Pizza cart. Whether you’re pre-gaming or celebrating afterward, we have local food carts, drinks, and room to hang out. (Not valid during Happy Hour).
Parking is $2 for after-hours events.
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