Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
4.5
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
About
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a nationally-renowned science center providing science learning to a range of audiences. Our programming is guided by OMSI’s long-term vision to promote a healthy, innovative, and sustainable society where everyone is prepared to participate in civic life. OMSI’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming helps visitors and program participants master 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. We achieve this through exhibits, classes, camps, traveling educators, and adult programs around the state, making OMSI a trusted educational resource to all Oregonians.
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  • Renee R
    14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bit pricey but an enjoyable visit - We will be going back!
    I visited OSMI the first time a couple weeks ago. My husband and I, both seniors, enjoyed it. We spent about 90 minutes walking through the museum, watched a starry night presentation, and then a laser light one. Finally had a coffee before returning home. We decided to buy a season pass so we could bring our kids and grandkids. We are looking forward to visiting again. The reason for four stars is if you are paying separately for the entrance fee, then planetarium show(s), and maybe a sub tour, you can easily spend close to $200 for the day for a family of 4. That seems pricey for what you are getting. That is why we decided to buy a membership.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 December 2023
  • KarenAzinger
    142 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    T-Rex exhibit at OMSI is for dinosaur lovers of all ages!
    If you like dinosaurs, don't miss the T-Rex exhibit at OMSI! A fun and interesting exhibit for dinosaur lovers of all ages, kids and adults alike! And while you are there, don't miss out on the tour of the submarine! The submarine experience is excellent!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 April 2024
  • Jen E
    Vancouver, Canada120 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Science museum okay - submarine amazing!
    The science museum itself is fine - lots of stuff for kids to do, but really not for adults. However, the submarine is fantastic! Highly recommended. Just be aware that everyone needs to be able to step *unaided* through a couple of small doors onboard. That means little kids have to be able to do it themselves. There's a practice door inside the museum and the staff will check that everyone can handle it. A little girl in our tour group was very close to not being allowed to go, but all the other kids in our group worked together to encourage her.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 August 2024
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Adam
World52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) was amazing. There was so much to see and many activities to do with the kids. For a full in depth experience I recommend taking a few days to really experience each specific area. The submarine USS Blueback was a definite highlight. There aren't many organizations that operate a post WWII submarine for public tours. OMSI and the volunteers aboard the Blueback have a very well organized tour and the submarine is in great shape. Aside from the access that has been cut through her outer and pressure hulls in order to board the sub, she appears as if she's ready for another patrol. Due to the size of the submarine and the tight spaces inside, all tours are guided and are spaced apart to avoid groups from overlapping. Our docent Jane-Clair was very courteous, professional, and did great with the kids in our group. If you don't mind being in tight areas, visit the Blueback next time you go through Portland, OR.
Written 15 March 2022
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Patrick F
South Lake Tahoe, CA190 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
We recently visited the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. We took our grandchildren there and were pleasantly surprised. The museum had many interactive activities that kept the children enthralled while learning about various scientific properties. The museum was clean and very well secured. the staff was informative and helpful. There was an additional charge for both the Planetarium and the Dinosaur exhibit which made the price expensive for a family. We wish the admission included all three exhibits.
Written 6 March 2022
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SkykomishBob
Olympia, WA699 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
The "Exquisite Creatures" exhibit at OMSI is mind bending. Naturalist/artist Christopher Marley's presentation of artworks made up of bugs, birds, and beauty through remarkable assemblage of creatures we don't normally think of as attractive. It has to be seen to be understood. We had only a few hours to enjoy it, and were sorry we didn't have twice as much time.

The exhibition closes at OMSI in February, but I'd guess a show this spectacular will be shown all over North America for a long time. Do not miss it if you have the chance to experience it.
Written 11 January 2020
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Cindy R
Tualatin, Oregon, United States44 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
We hadn’t been to OMSI since our kids were young. Now we brought our grandkids. We were so disappointed. The permanent Natural Science exhibit was small, old, and tired. The large Tech room was just a playground with kids running all over and over half the activities were broken. All the other things, the submarine, the movie experience, the planetarium, all cost extra: from $6 per person on up. Entry cost $75 for two adults and two children. For a place who proclaims to be accessible, educational and equity focused, that price is exorbitant.
Written 21 August 2022
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Lea
Houston, TX194 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
I have always made it a habit to try to check out a museum whenever I’m visiting a new city, and most of that time it’s usually a science museum as it fascinates me. Science! (Pls get the meme lol)

Anyway I came here on a Monday in the early afternoon. Parking was available ($5) in the lot next to the building though my boyfriend did have to make a couple of turns in the lanes to find one sucker backing out. The walk to the entrance was fairly short, and we made a beeline to the front of the stand as we had purchased our tickets online. I believe it was $21 each for general admission and the world of Leonardo da Vinci. It was getting crowded with families, so I’m glad we did this beforehand to beat the rush.

Walking in to the right was your interactive area where you’re able to do cute little projects about puzzles, heat conduction, wave patterns, etc. Super cute, but with the amount of kids just running around the area, I really wasn’t sure how well each area was cleaned properly. Heading straight from the entrance was the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit, which I thought was interesting as it began with a short video then led into another area where you’re able to check out his designs in 3D. This was probably the highlight of the museum in my opinion!

Other than that, I guess I was just underwhelmed by the museum. It seemed as though there were parts of it that were closed off or in repair, so the museum felt a little empty. Maybe it would’ve been worth it if we added in the planetarium or submarine experience, but we felt like we already paid enough at that point.
Written 31 January 2023
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Piper S.
World1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022
We were very much looking forward to going to OMSI, since we had heard it was very big, interactive, and in a nice location. But, when we entered and made to pay a ridiculous price that didn't include any exhibitions, we were very disappointed. In the general admission fee, practically nothing was there. Most of it looked under maintenance, or just closed, so that made for even less. Sure, the dinosaur fossils and the models of fetuses were interesting, but we went through that in about five minutes. We would have left right then, but we had to wait an hour because we had bought tickets for the planetarium. The planetarium was not bad; it was mesmerizing, the speaker was funny, and I learned a thing or two about stars. But, if you add that with everything else, it was a pretty sour experience.
Maybe COVID-19 made the museum have practically no exhibits, or whatever, but definitely a waste of time, and especially money.
Written 14 June 2022
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interviewtraveler
Washington683 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
OMSI is large with lots of exhibits. Even on a weekday afternoon, there were so many people. The chemistry and physics labs were especially fun and educational. There is a special area for kids 6 and under. My 4.5 year old liked OMSI but not as much as I thought she would considering how large the whole place is. Fortunately, our visit was free because we have membership with our local museum, which has reciprocity with OMSI.
Written 14 November 2022
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Suzanne W
34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Family
Can’t say enough good things. Many science museums cater to kids 10 and under. OMSI had plenty of exhibits that were engaging for teenagers too! Our 16 and 17 year olds had a blast with all the puzzles and hands on experiences.
Written 14 March 2020
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Renee R
14 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
I visited OSMI the first time a couple weeks ago. My husband and I, both seniors, enjoyed it. We spent about 90 minutes walking through the museum, watched a starry night presentation, and then a laser light one. Finally had a coffee before returning home. We decided to buy a season pass so we could bring our kids and grandkids. We are looking forward to visiting again.

The reason for four stars is if you are paying separately for the entrance fee, then planetarium show(s), and maybe a sub tour, you can easily spend close to $200 for the day for a family of 4. That seems pricey for what you are getting. That is why we decided to buy a membership.
Written 4 December 2023
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Poonam C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2023 • Family
OMSI is great experience for kids and adults too. We saw this year's Orca exhibit. Which was beautiful as always. So much to cover in a day is nearly impossible. We visit every year when they open new exhibit.
We used to eat at Theory restaurant but food portion is way smaller we felt this time. We ordered pizzas for 14.95 and we expected to be atleast good enough for one person meal. But it was very tiny pizza of 4 slices only. Though the quality is good as always.
Written 2 July 2023
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