A night at OMSI celebrating the Pasifika and Asian American Community
Join community members and OMSI for the third-annual Pasifika and Asian American Community Science Night. This event welcomes visitors of all ages for a night of museum exploring, science demonstrations, vendor tables, and cultural entertainment – all in celebration of the local Pasifika and Asian American community. All are welcome!
OMSI Members receive a 15% discount
Tickets
Community Science Night General Admission
$10 Adults, $8 Youth/Seniors | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes access to OMSI’s turbine hall, natural science hall, all activities, performances, Planetarium shows, and vendors taking part in the event.
Community Science Night + Jurassic World by Brickman®
$18 Adults, $15 Youth/Seniors | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes all of the above plus access to our featured exhibition!
Featured Exhibits
Jurassic World by Brickman® (Additional ticket required) | With over 50 large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes, and activities made from over 6 million LEGO® bricks, Jurassic World by Brickman® is an immersive must-do adventure that takes inquisitive explorers on an interactive and thrilling journey through stories and characters from the Jurassic World franchise.
Zoo In You | Zoo in You invites guests to explore the fascinating and complex world inside us that is our microbiome—a dynamic, adaptable, and delicately balanced ecosystem unlike any other found in nature. Through engaging hands-on interactives, visitors will discover who our constant microbial companions are, where they live, how diverse they are, and how scientists are discovering just how important they are to our personal health.
Attractions
Vendors | See below for a full list of community vendors that will be tabling around the museum.
Science Demos | See below for the interactive science experiments!
Performances | Check out the Turbine Hall Stage for cultural performances.
More to come!
Science Demonstrations
Ping Pong Ball Explosion | Have you ever seen one hundred ping pong balls explode out of a container? Visit the Turbine Hall Stage at 7:15 PM to watch!
Fire Tornado | What happens when you put fire in a cylinder tube? Visit the Turbine Hall Stage at 8:00 PM to watch!
You Taste What You Smell | Why does smell matter? A blind taste test opportunity.
Radiant Revelations: The Science of Fluorescence | Some chemicals glow under black light. This property is called fluorescence. The applications of fluorescent chemicals range from making ‘invisible ink pens’ to scientists using it to see details inside living cells. Learn more about fluorescence with Shreya Pramanik from OHSU.
Timed Activities
Turbine Hall Stage
6:30, 7:30, 8:30 PM | Takohachi (shamisen players)
7:00 PM | Portland Taiko drumming
7:15 PM | Demo: Ping Pong Ball Explosion
8:00 PM | Demo: Fire Tornado
Science Playground
6:00 – 8:00 PM | In this Hall young scientist build skills like asking questions, experimenting, taking risks, and sharing ideas with others. Each area is designed for children ages birth through 6 and their families to practice science skills.
6:30 PM | Storytime with Qilin Press
Kendall Planetarium
6:30 PM | Wayfinders: Waves, Winds, and Stars
7:15 PM | Starry Nights Live: August
8:00 PM | Laser Bruno Mars
Food/Bev Samplers
Community Vendors
Food + Beverage
We will have 2 food carts on the Front Plaza: GrindWitTryz and Juicy JV’s Wings plus OMSI’s Empirical Cafe will be open with sandwiches, snacks and drinks.
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.
This event is kid/family friendly, and inclusive of anyone interested in attending.
Local food carts will be on site serving food.
Parking will be free for this event.
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.
