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Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)

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Ranked #2 for exhibits in Portland
"OMSI After Dark, Beer, OMSI, No Kids, Need I say more!"(7 Tips)
"Do one of the laser shows in the planetarium."(4 Tips)
"The submarine tour is a must!"(3 Tips)
"Science Playground for little kids"(3 Tips)

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Jeremy KrallSeptember 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Every PDX family should have a membership here. It pays for itself in two visits and there is always something great to check out. Also, tons of partner museums as well that accept your membership.
Ashley GysinNovember 14, 2013
Amazing thing to do with kids (and fun for adults). Tons of educational games and things to play with. The laser light shows are great, as are the Omnimax movies. Worth the cost for a day of fun.
Isabelle LopezAugust 28, 2016
Best place to take my kids. the 0-6 year old room is their favorite. The pizza in the cafeteria is wonderful. I recommend getting a membership it pays for itself after a couple visits.
Paul LewandowskiFebruary 20, 2017
Been here 5+ times
The 'Beginning the Journey' exhibit is intense. The miracle of life is so evident through this amazing and haunting display of embryos, fetuses, and essentially babies that never made it to birth.
Peter BankaApril 21, 2014
Has always been a great place to take the little ones. My kids tat 16 and 18 thought they outgrew OMSI and were surprised to find that OMSI was still for them!
Team CocoNovember 11, 2011
"The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry contains a variety of hands-on exhibits based on physical science. Blah, blah, blah, why aren’t you at a brewery?" - Conan O'Brien
Randy SmithDecember 3, 2013
Watch your timing between events, easy to lose track in one and miss another. Building layout does not flow well between main attractions. Sherlock Holmes exhibit is excellent.
TDM Ad-HoldJune 6, 2014
I love their on-hold music - classic and soothing, even though you barely have to hold when you call in. What's not to love about OMSI!
Fire FlyJune 23, 2015
OMSI is probably one of my favorite museums in the world! They always have a new exhibit, and one time they even had real mummies from around the world in the museum!
Lynn HolmSeptember 11, 2011
I think OMSI Science Playground is better than entire PDX Children's Museum. For adults actually interested in SCIENCE and INDUSTRY, there's plenty to see/do. Best place to get food: Galileo by IMAX.
Jeffrey L. AlejandriaMarch 10, 2020
Go do the submarine tour. Cramp spaces are worth it if you're a sumidge into history.
ᴡ PhungDecember 31, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Omsi during the day for the kids. And then omsi at night for the adults! A must check out place. You'll have fun regardless of your age.
Joey CarmelloAugust 6, 2018
OMSI has fantastic marketing that convinces you there’s something important and inevitable here. I found myself disappointed with most of the exhibits.
Michael PlasmeierDecember 28, 2014
Stop by the Oregon Rail Heritage Center right around the corner to see real historic steam trains https://foursquare.com/v/oregon-rail-heritage-center/505e2e16e4b0ddb6e8ee4713 Read more
Ken LeungJanuary 6, 2018
Great if you have kids, but I personally enjoyed the Sub tour the most.
NASADecember 7, 2010
OMSI's Science Education Resource Center (SERC) is home of the NASA Regional Educator Resource Center and is filled with resources for educators. It's open 3:30-5:00pm every Thursday except holidays. Read more
Andrew JApril 28, 2014
The best exhibit is the innovation exhibit! They have some really amazing interactive displays
Steve KJune 30, 2013
Now why would Allstate want to so generously support the "Earthquake House" exhibit... A true mystery.
Layton RosencranceApril 7, 2017
Great place, but be sure to check the "age" level of the Planetarium shows!
ToryBurchJune 25, 2013
Budding scientists love the interactive activities — mix potions in a lab, program a robot or simulate an earthquake.
Brook ShelleyJanuary 20, 2016
First time here was for Miyazaki films, and they were a blast. Love this place
Heather SkinnerDecember 2, 2013
$2.00 admission on the 1st Sunday of the month. Great for large families.
Maryn GerdesSeptember 9, 2016
So much fun! The submarine tour is a must!
Kirk SteuberSeptember 29, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great museum.There are a lot of children, but if you feel like that is a problem for you, just look up when OMSI after dark is at omsi.edu. After dark is 21+ only and often has special labs for adults
Chelsea EnochApril 14, 2015
Had a good time even with all the kids running around. Really enjoyed the life science room.
K12 IncJune 14, 2011
Did you know? John Cyprian Stevens, a naturalist and civil engineer, first envisioned OMSI in 1896, but the museum didn’t officially open until 1944.
WillOctober 2, 2011
If you ever need to fills a kids time and imagination, this is the place. So happy that after 35 years its still here. Hope it will inspire my son as it did me.
Nichole BaumgardnerJuly 24, 2017
Lots of stuff for kids to do!
Carmen NMay 25, 2016
The Science Playground for little kids is entertaining for a good long time.
Tanya HaddadOctober 24, 2009
See a show at the OMSI OMNIMAX IMAX theater: a five-story domed screen covering 6,532 sq. ft. of projection surface. So big you might need to sit in the back row! Read more
Alberto J S Moreau DJanuary 9, 2016
If you have kids go there, it is good for them. If not there is better places in Portland to visit.
Nicole KastenOctober 3, 2016
OMSI after dark is the way to do it.
Enrique Gutiérrez ArzateFebruary 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great museum for kids, just great
Nick RistowMay 27, 2013
This is a great place... but don't come here on a holiday!!! It's insane on Memorial Day!
Mrs TimmyJNovember 15, 2011
Give yourself at least 2-3 hours and use the audio recordings. It gives you extras points to listen to.
Jennifer RichardsonFebruary 2, 2016
It was fun! Just so much going on... Almost wish it was organized a little more though
Amy ScofieldAugust 20, 2013
The new OMSI is disappointing. Prices are astronomical! Exhibits are now separate price. You can no longer bring your own food/snacks & eat in the cafeteria. You'll be asked to leave. Not worth it!
Rebecca HermanFebruary 27, 2014
Awesome play area for kids 6 and under...loved it
Jala Smith-HuysJanuary 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great play area for littles ones, even a baby section.
Shannon GansAugust 7, 2011
This is amazing for kids. Highly suggest. And the Sub tour is worth it.
Dan ValenzuelaAugust 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Weekday afternoons don't tend to be very crowded. Avoid weekends and holidays.
Mike WalekeMarch 12, 2017
Come at around 4pm to avoid the lines.
Eric LongstaffDecember 22, 2012
Don't forget the submarine tour. The USS Bluebird was the last diesel submarine as the US fleet transitioned to nuclear.
Saerom YooNovember 3, 2013
The Sherlock Holmes exhibit is amazing! Gather and test evidence to solve a murder mystery!
Nate DiNiroMarch 3, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Sweet museum for folks both young and old.
Mike WalekeSeptember 8, 2015
Saw a huge line, was so glad I am a member.
Allyson DyarJune 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything is good. A nerd paradise!
Daniel OonOctober 14, 2013
Amazing museum! Do check it out!
Sean MitchellAugust 19, 2014
Planetarium and Kids science workshop.
Alan CrewsJuly 5, 2019
Gotta do the Blueback tour

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