With so much to do at the museum, where do you start? Brain teasers, hands-on labs, the Empirical Theater, the Kendall Planetarium—explore this insider’s guide to the perfect visit to OMSI.
2 Hour Visit
Turbine Hall | 1 hour
Explore the brain teasers in the Turbine Hall, or experiment with a larger-than-life musical instrument and other activities in the Curium with younger visitors. When you’ve cracked all the puzzles, get in some hands-on learning in our Chemistry and Physics labs!
Feature Exhibit | 1 hour
Engage with OMSI’s Feature Exhibit. Whether you’re learning about deep-sea creatures or engineering with LEGO bricks, OMSI’s season Feature Exhibits bring world-class learning in engaging formats right to Portland.
4 Hour Visit
Turbine Hall | 1 hour
Explore the brain teasers in the Turbine Hall, or experiment with a larger-than-life musical instrument and other activities in the Curium with younger visitors. When you’ve cracked all the puzzles, get in some hands-on learning in our Chemistry and Physics labs!
Feature Exhibit | 1 hour
Engage with OMSI’s Feature Exhibit. Whether you’re learning about deep-sea creatures or engineering with LEGO bricks, OMSI’s season Feature Exhibits bring world-class learning in engaging formats right to Portland.
Kendall Planetarium | 30 minutes
Immersive planetarium presentations illuminate the interconnection between humans, ecosystems, and our shared history. Learn about the visible planets, constellations, active meteor showers, and the moon in the current night sky.
USS Blueback | 45 minutes
Tour the U.S. Navy’s last active duty diesel-electric submarine for a unique opportunity to explore this 219-foot vessel full of marvelous period artifacts. Get a glimpse of how a crew of 85 lived on the Blueback for months, peer through a periscope, touch a torpedo, and much more!
Full OMSI Experience
Feature Exhibit | 1 hour
Engage with OMSI’s Feature Exhibit. Whether you’re learning about deep-sea creatures or engineering with LEGO bricks, OMSI’s season Feature Exhibits bring world-class learning in engaging formats right to Portland.
Empirical Theater | 30-45 minutes
See a documentary on the largest screen in Portland! The Empirical Theater screens award-winning documentaries that feature the natural world, animal kingdom, science trailblazers, and more to entertain and teach about the world around us.
USS Blueback | 45 minutes
Tour the U.S. Navy’s last active duty diesel-electric submarine for a unique opportunity to explore this 219-foot vessel full of marvelous period artifacts. Get a glimpse into how a crew of 85 lived in the submarine for months, peer through a periscope, touch a torpedo, and much more!
Kendall Planetarium | 30 minutes
Immersive planetarium presentations illuminate the interconnection between humans, ecosystems, and our shared history. Learn about the visible planets, constellations, active meteor showers, and the moon in the current night sky.
Turbine Hall | 1 hour
Explore the brain teasers in the Turbine Hall, or experiment with a larger-than-life musical instrument and other activities in the Curium with younger visitors. When you’ve cracked all the puzzles, get in some hands-on learning in our Chemistry and Physics labs!
Natural Sciences Hall | 1 hour
Learn the stories of natural systems from prehistoric times to the present. Unique displays, immersive exhibits, and rotating experiences illuminate the interconnection and history between humans and ecosystems.
No matter how long you spend at OMSI, the perfect visit awaits. If you have questions about schedules, tickets, accessibility, or more, our concierge team is always here to help! Contact us by emailing info@omsi.edu or by calling (503) 797-4000.
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