Lights, lasers, and lenses!
Manipulate 20,000 LEDs, shake your own hand, paint with light, bounce laser beams, freeze your shadow, and so much more in OMSI’s newest exhibit. Immerse yourself in the technology and wonders of light in Playing with Light!
Ticket Information
Playing with Light + Museum Admission
Your museum admission ticket includes access to Playing with Light!
Adult (14+) $19.00
Senior (63+) $16.00
Youth (3-13) $14.00
Infant (Under 3 years) Free
Ticket reservations required for all ages.
Playing with Light Member Pricing
OMSI members receive complimentary admission to Playing with Light!
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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.
Explore Playing with Light
Frequently Asked Questions
Playing with Light is scheduled to be on view from May 17, 2024 through January 6, 2025. Regular hours are 9:30am-5:30pm Tuesday-Friday & Sunday. Saturday hours are 9:30am-7:00pm. 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 Playing with Light. 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 Playing with Light.
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.
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