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Chemistry is Cool!
OMSI's Chemistry Lab is the first to offer hands-on wet-lab experiences for visitors. Put on goggles, read directions, perform experiments and learn about science. Don't forget to ask an Educator, "Show me something cool!"
Chem Lab Units
 The Chemistry Lab has 8 rotating units.
Read about the units and their experiments so you can plan your visit.
Chem Units >
Reserved Labs
Reserve the Chemistry Lab for your classroom, scout group, or homeschool group. We offer three classes:
Little Chemists - Specially designed for non-readers, an Educator performs spectacular demonstrations. (30 minutes, 20 students max)
Mixing it Up - Complete the 6 experiments from our week's unit. Or, we can customize your Reserved Lab experience. Browse through our units and choose a particular unit, or choose particular experiments. (50 minutes, 18 students max)
Introductory Chemistry - During a 10-week extended lab session, students perform and design experiments. This is aligned with the Oregon State Science Standards for 6th through 8th grades. (2 hours each week, 18 students max)
Contact Registration to book your reserved lab session.
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Phone: 503.797.4661
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Chemistry in Your K-8 Classroom
 OMSI's publication No Hassle Messy Science with a Wow: Chemistry in the K-8 Classroom features chemistry activities using only household materials. This 460-page book features 21 activities in 7 topics. Each activity includes student handouts, detailed science background, complete set up directions and more.
Preview the book Preview >
Take the Workshop Professional Development >
Buy the book Buy for $29 >
Contact Us
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Phone: 503.797.4670
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Chem Lab Hours
(due to staff needs in the Museum, these hours can change without notice)
Thurdays
Fridays
Saturdays
10am to 5pm
1st and 3rd Sundays
10am to 5pm
This Week's Unit
(9/22-9/27)
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