Sights, sounds, and stories of the northernmost forests
Explore the biodiversity of our northernmost forests while gaining important insights into their global significance through our newest exhibit, Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forrest! This beautiful exhibit thoughtfully combines interactive experiences, stunning media, first-person stories, and commissioned objects to immerse visitors in the boreal biome. Discover the sights, sounds, textures, and stories of the Boreal Forest at OMSI.
Ticket Information
Knowing Nature + Museum Admission
Your museum admission ticket includes access to Knowing Nature!
Adult (14+) $23.00
Senior (63+) $19.00
Youth (3-13) $15.00
Infant (Under 3 years) Free
Ticket reservations required for all ages.
Your ticket also provides entry to OMSI’s permanent exhibit halls, including Turbine Hall, Science Playground, and the Natural Sciences Hall. For more in-depth science fun, be sure to check out one of OMSI’s four science labs.
Questions about OMSI’s accessibility programs? Learn More
Knowing Nature Member Pricing
OMSI members receive complimentary admission to Knowing Nature!
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Explore Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest
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Photo by Doug Coombe
©Gary and Joanie McGuffin/themcguffins.ca
DalaProjects/Aaron Word
©Tom Walker All Rights Reserved
Photo by Doug Coombe
©Tom Walker All Rights Reserved
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Frequently Asked Questions
Knowing Nature is scheduled to be on view from January 25, 2025 through July 6, 2025. Regular hours are 9:30am-5:30pm Tuesday-Friday & Sunday. Saturday hours are 9:30am-7:00pm. The museum is closed on Mondays. Please see our What’s On Calendar for the most up-to-date information including special holiday and school break hours.
Individual visit times will vary, but most guests can anticipate spending 30 to 45 minutes viewing Knowing Nature. There is no time limit within the exhibit, and guests may enjoy it for as long as the museum is open.
Photography is allowed in Knowing Nature.
Food or drink are not permitted in the exhibit hall.
Yes. Strollers are permitted inside the exhibit.
Personal mobility devices are permitted in the exhibit; however, OMSI-provided electric carts are not permitted within the exhibition.
Exhibit made possible by
Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest / Historias del bosque borealwas organizedby the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.It is made possible by the National Audubon Society with additional support from The Anders Foundation, Charlie and Nancy Hogan, and Anne C. Madison.