Join us for a week-long celebration of science!
The Oregon Science Festival, presented by OMSI, includes five days of events in the Portland Metro Area and beyond from September 9-15, 2024. Enjoy workshops, tours, lectures, and events—all celebrating STEAM education. Learn more about the vast array of scientists, engineers, and innovators who are inspiring future generations around Portland. The festival will end with a two-day Science Festival hosted at OMSI on September 14 and 15, 2024.
Host a Sci-Fest Event or Participate as a Vendor
Host a workshop, lecture, or event during the week of Sept 9-13, or table at the Oregon Science Festival at OMSI Sept 14-15.
*Note that the events scheduled during Sept 9-13 will be hosted by YOU and your staff at your location.
Members get in FREE
When you become an OMSI member you join a community that is wildly curious and believes that fun, engaging science education should be available to everyone.
Becoming an OMSI member gets you major perks: free admission to the museum, discounted tickets to featured exhibits, and insider access to special events—like the Oregon Science Festival!
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering for this special event? Are you comfortable providing quality customer service in a fun atmosphere? If yes, your first step is to complete the Oregon Science Fest Volunteer application form. We’ll send you an email once we’ve received your application with more details.
Note: all volunteers must be 14 years old or older to participate in this volunteer opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Science Festivals bring together families and individuals to celebrate science as a vital local force–showcasing how important it is to our local culture, education, and economy. They bring STEAM education to everyone in unexpected ways and engage a broad community to encourage a passion for science!
OMSI’s Science Festival will feature a week of events, September 9-15 at both OMSI and various other community locations and will culminate with a 2-day Science Festival at OMSI. See the Festival Guide (coming soon!) for a complete schedule of events.
Tickets to events happening September 9-13 might have a ticket associated with them. You can find the details on our website here.
Tickets for the Science Festival at OMSI on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, will be $18 adults (14+), $13 youth (3-13) and $15 seniors (63+). OMSI members receive free admission! The Arts for All program will be honored at this event.
All events are family-friendly unless otherwise noted.
For the events happening Monday-Friday, please check the event listing or the venue’s website to determine what will be available. At Science Pub and events taking place at OMSI will have food and beverages available. If the event is after hours, alcohol will be available as well.
For the Festival at OMSI taking place Saturday & Sunday, we will have multiple options for food and drink, with a complete list coming soon!
OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Ave Portland, OR 97214. Visitors can pay for parking through the Parking Kitty app or at parking kiosks in the South parking lot.
OMSI parking costs $5 (+ fees) for 2 hours or $8 (+ fees) for all day parking. Guests arriving at 5pm or later can expect to pay a flat fee of $2 (+ fees) for the evening.
If you prefer not to drive, take Transit and get $2 off your ticket. Just show your Transit receipt at the front desk!
The Science Festival will replace the annual Maker Faire.
The events are rain or shine.
Email us at events@omsi.edu.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Our partners help us propel science learning into the future. Thank you for being part of our mission to engage, inform and inspire curiosity!
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2024 Schedule
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