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Accessibility
Committed to being an accessible, multicultural, and anti-racist organization; offers inclusive access and accessibility programs
Best time
Planetarium shows have long wait times and run on limited schedules — arrive early for shows or check the schedule before visiting to avoid disappointment
Visitor tip
Adults should focus on limited-time rotating exhibits (like Monsters of the Abyss) and the USS Blueback submarine tour rather than permanent hands-on areas which are primarily geared toward younger children
About OMSI
Planetarium & hands-on exhibits. Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Main Attractions
- Planetarium, submarine tours, interactive exhibits, science labs
- Special Features
- Multiple locations with camps and online learning
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
This was cool but truly not worth it and pretty underwhelming. The entire upstairs which was supposed to have 2 additional large exhibits was closed. The main exhibit of fossils and prehistoric animals was cool, but all of the large…
Such a nice experience. My son loves the physics lab and the Chem room. I really like when they have events and there are tons of food trucks because the food options arent the best. Staff is usually nice. Upstairs wasn't open this go…
I absolutely love omsi. Saw the studio Ghibli exhibits and the monsters of the deep. So much fun and a good family friendly and learning forward center.
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Did You Know?
- OMSI operates the USS Blueback Submarine, a decommissioned naval submarine available for tours, making it one of the few science museums in the country offering actual submarine tours rather than simulations
- OMSI operates multiple satellite locations across the Northwest including desert and coastal camps, extending STEAM education beyond Portland into different ecosystems and geographic regions
- The Kendall Planetarium features rotating laser light shows that visitors specifically mention as a highlight, with shows running on a limited schedule that generates significant visitor demand
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