OMSI On Ice

The ice rink is 20’x40′.

No, the OMSI Indoor Ice Rink is a separately ticked attraction from the rest of the museum. Member vouchers are not valid for the ice rink.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled skate time.

For Children 5-10 years of age, an adult is required to be present in the area. OMSI recommends for young or inexperienced skaters that an adult accompany them on the ice.

Each skating time slot is 30 minutes including checking out and checking in skates. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled skate time.

You may leave the ice but your time slot will not be extended. If you need to leave the ice (e.g. bathroom break) you must remove your skates. Skates are not allowed outside of the black mat protected area in the Auditorium.

Synthetic ice is made from a high-density polymer (polyethene plastic) specifically engineered for ice-skating. The material is molded into tiles and treated, resulting in a surface that simulates the sliding properties of traditional ice.

– No Speed Skating
– No Ice Skating Tricks Allowed
– No Food or Drink on the Ice
– Skating is at Your Own Risk
– Everyone must skate in one direction; clockwise
– Caution: Slippery Surface – even though it is not real ice, it is still very slick.
– For Children 5-10 years of age or younger, an adult is required to be present in the area.

 – OMSI recommends for young or inexperienced skaters that an adult accompany them on the ice.
– If there is an incident (accident, fire alarm, etc), all guests will be removed from the ice and given a refund or rescheduled to a new time.

We have 4 skate assists shaped like whales. These are great for beginners. They are available on a first come, first serve basis.

No, rental skates are included in the price. Personal skates are NOT allowed.

Don’t forget to bring socks! OMSI will have a small selection of socks, if you forget yours.

Parents are required to remain in the room at all times if you have children under the age of 10. We will have activities and seating areas for the non-skaters.

You can make a snowflake and color/create your own gingerbread person.

Food and drink are allowed in the Auditorium but not on the ice. On busy weekends, Epicurean Group will have a hot chocolate stand outside the Auditorium.

1) Lace up tight!
2) Stand tall with soft knees, and keep your head up.
3) Get a feel for your skates (and the ice). Walk around before you step on the ice. Practice keeping your feet flat as you pick up your knees. Don’t roll from heel to toe.
4) Swizzle, swizzle, swizzle: To do a swizzle, begin with both feet squared under your hips (or slightly narrower). Angle your toes out and bend your knees, then push your feet laterally. Now, in a smooth motion, turn your toes back in and continue pushing your feet forward. You should travel across the ice, each foot making a curvy line behind you.
5) Stop gradually.
6) Push and glide.
7) Turn with your shoulders. It’s like riding a bike. Turn your head and shoulders the direction you want to go.

Learn more about the synthetic ice rink technology: glicerink.com