FEBRUARY 16, 2025, 6-9PM
OMSI is pleased to host a night at the museum for those that are immunocompromised. A low-capacity evening, PPE masks required (N95 or KN95 only). In the main lobby, we will have a table offering free masks for all guests.
Tickets: $23A, $19S, $15Y | OMSI Members visit for free.
Tickets include access to all of our exhibition halls including our featured exhibit as well as one film in the Empirical Theater and two planetarium shows in the Kendall Planetarium.
All guests, staff, security, etc. attending or working the event will be required to wear a N95 or KN95 mask.
Activities Happening All Night
Exhibits
No food or drink is allowed into the exhibit halls and entry ends at 8:30pm.
Exquisite Creatures Revealed | Experience how awe-inspiring the natural world can be through the intricate design of its inhabitants. Oregon artist Christopher Marley reveals the connection between art, science, and nature by creating stunning three-dimensional displays of rare specimens from all over the world. Exhibit begins with a 5 minute introductory video.
All subjects have been reclaimed or sourced in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest | This exhibit focuses on the biodiversity and global importance of our northern-most forests through first-person stories, commissioned objects, interactive experiences and exquisite photography and videography. The boreal forest stores more carbon than most tropical forests and plays a significant role in stabilizing our climate. It is also home to hundreds of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and communities.
Timed Activities
Kendall Planetarium Shows*
6:45pm | Starry Nights Live
7:30pm | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
*Seating is first come, first served; there are 185 seats per show. No food or drink allowed.
Empirical Theater*
7:15pm | T-REX
*Seating is first come, first served; there are 300 seats. Food and drink is allowed.
Food + Beverage
Our Theory restaurant will be open from 6-8:30pm with burgers, pizza, salads and more.
Questions? Email events@omsi.edu.
Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Theory restaurant will be open from 6-8:30pm with burgers, pizza, salads and more.
Yes, this event is for immunocompromised individuals. Everyone in attendance must wear a N95 or KN95 mask. Masks will be available in the main lobby for free.
If your young child is unable to wear a mask, please don’t bring them to this event.
This event is limited to 300 guests total.
OMSI has switched to a new parking system via the mobile parking app, Parking Kitty, to create an easier and more streamlined experience for our visitors. OMSI parking will cost $5 + fees for 2 hours or $8 + fees for all day parking. Parking is $2 + fees for after-hours events.
