Get a sneak peek into the life on a real submarine.
2nd + 4th Sunday of the Month | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We offer our 3-hour long Guided Tech Tour on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. This special three-hour tour guided by an actual submarine veteran is for those that would like to learn more about the technical workings of the Blueback.
The maximum tour size is 6 people, so plan ahead and reserve your spot. We also recommended that a regular tour be taken prior to a Tech Tour.
Tech Tours are for ages 12 and above.
Face coverings: Masks are optional for guests although still highly encouraged for USS Blueback Submarine Tours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We have answers! Explore frequently asked questions. For more information please contact us at Info@OMSI.edu or (503) 797-4000.
OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Ave Portland, OR 97214. Visitors can pay for parking through the Parking Kitty app (as of 7/24/23), at the front desk, or soon at parking kiosks in the North and South parking lots.
OMSI parking costs $5 (+ fees) for 2 hours or $8 (+ fees) for all day parking. Guests arriving after 5pm can expect to pay a flat fee of $2 (+ fees) for the evening.
Submarine tech tours are approximately 3 hours long. Submarine tech tours are approximately 40 to 50 minutes long.
The submarine has many informational panels with Braille text. Please contact a submarine staff member with questions or for additional support.
