Home

Support OMSI

Visit

Education

Sales & Rentals

About Us Mission History Financial Info Contact Us Jobs & Internships Privacy Policy Copyright Press Room Site Map I Am OMSI

Science Store

Home  >  About Us   INSPIRING WONDER FOR OVER 60 YEARS   The Museum Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums. OMSI offers 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun through hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations. OMSI has five exhibit halls, eight science labs, a giant screen OMNIMAX Dome Theater, the most technologically advanced planetarium in the Pacific Northwest, and the USS Blueback submarine, the last fast-attack diesel-powered submarine built by the U.S. Navy.   Education Programs OMSI offers a variety of educational programs, including the largest science outreach education program in the United States. Our traveling programs (i.e., outreach programs) takes innovative science education "on the road" to students, teachers, and the public in five Western states. OMSI also offers professional development workshops for teachers, distance learning programs, and works in partnership with schools and districts throughout Oregon. Learn more.   Science Camps & Classes OMSI offers all-day Science Classes for grades 1 - 8 and overnight Science Camps for ages 7 - 18 during spring break and all summer long! We also offer incredible adult and family camps. Learn more.   Exhibit Production OMSI has one of the largest traveling exhibit programs in the country. Its creation of innovative, interactive, and engaging science exhibits has earned an outstanding international reputation. OMSI exhibits have toured the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.   Events OMSI hosts special events exploring a wide range of relevant topics for all age groups. Learn more.   OMSI is located on the east side of the scenic Willamette River in downtown Portland.