A night at OMSI celebrating the local Pasifika & Asian American Community
Join community members and OMSI for the fourth-annual Pasifika & 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 permanent exhibits, Turbine Hall, special activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors taking part in the event.
Community Science Night GA + TITANIC Admission
$17 Adults, $15 Youth /Seniors | 15% OMSI member discount
Includes 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.
Featured Exhibits
TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition
Step back to April 1912 and assume the role of a passenger on the Ship’s first and final journey. With more than 100 authentic artifacts recovered from the wrecksite, guests are immersed in life on board the Titanic and the deeply human stories behind one of history’s most enduring legends.
This exhibition requires a separate ticket beyond standard Community Science Night 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 Science Hall
OMSI’s renovated Natural Science Hall will be open! This hall will have 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 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.
Science Demonstrations
Microscopes | Come get a closer look at the world of the very small.
Lego Building Challenge | Get your hands on some bricks and see if you can build a structure to match our challenges!
Elephant’s Toothpaste | A live stage demonstration of some foamy science!
Lycopodium Flares | Another live stage demonstration of flashy chemical reactions.
Timed Activities
Science Playground
6 – 8 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.
Kendall Planetarium Shows
6:30 pm | Starry Nights Live | A live tour of the night sky over Portland and what you can see with the naked eye on a cloudless night.Â
7:15 pm | Laser Bruno Mars
8:00 pm | Laser KPop Demon Hunters
Food/Bev Samplers
Community Vendors
Food + Beverage
We will have food carts on the Front Plaza, 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.
Yes, you can purchase Arts for All tickets on our page by visiting this page.
Local food carts will be on site selling 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.
