Sparking curiosity across the region
Looking to build an unforgettable experience for your students, teachers, and families? OMSI offers a wide range of events and programs designed to spark curiosity and wonder for learners of all ages.
Join us for outdoor school adventures, museum field trips, community events, hands-on science and more. Explore our programs and start building your OMSI experience today!
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Outdoor School
Outdoor School gives students a chance to get outside and learn about the world while forging connections with their teachers, parents, and classmates. With a menu of classes, we can tailor this multi-day, overnight experience for each group.
In Your Community
What do a portable planetarium, an inflatable whale, and a bearded dragon have in common? They all hit the road to bring OMSI fun to schools across the region.
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Classroom Labs
Book a hands-on science lab for your classroom or community. These 1-hour programs are perfect for smaller groups to explore science process skills.
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Assemblies
You provide the stage, we’ll bring the explosions! OMSI assemblies engage science learners of all ages with eye-popping demonstrations and curious moments.
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Portable Stars
Let OMSI bring the planetarium to you. Our unique pop-up planetarium showcases the wonder of the night sky through live presentations and films.
Museum Field Trips
Get out of the classroom and into the museum for learning and non-stop fun!
Field trips include four permanent exhibit halls and one rotating exhibit. Make advanced reservations for groups of 12 or more to receive special group rates.
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Reserved Labs
Enhance your field trip by booking a reserved lab! These 1-hour programs range in topic from Chemistry, Physics, Life Science, and Earth Science.
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Lab Series
Learn even more with reserved lab series! Lab series are taught over the course of 5 different sessions. Enjoy 5 days of programming!
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Assemblies
Join us in the OMSI Auditorium for an engaging stage show! Assemblies engage science learners of all ages with eye-popping demonstrations.
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Empirical Theater
Explore new places through documentary films at the Empirical Theater
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Kendall Planetarium
Experience unforgettable stargazing in the Kendall Planetarium.
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USS Blueback Submarine
Embark on a deep diving tour and get a sneak peek into the life on a real submarine.
Community + Family Events
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Family Science Nights
Family Science Nights are exclusive events for your school or community organization. Enjoy access to OMSI’s exhibits and attractions while encouraging family involvement in science learning.
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Science Festivals
Bring the spirit of OMSI to your community. OMSI Educators will fill 10-12 tables with science equipment and challenges that are guaranteed to thrill audiences of all ages and offer an unforgettable learning experience.