Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Science-fueled fun for everyone
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is one of the top science museums in the nation and offers brain powered fun for everyone.
CiderFest is coming up quick—get your tickets before they’re gone!
Enjoy a night filled with:
-Local Cideries
-Science Demos
-DJ’s
-Artisan food + Beverage Vendors
-Kid-Free Museum Roaming
Buy your tickets now at https://hubs.li/Q02g4H1J0
Have you gotten your Ghibli Film Fest tickets yet??
We’re starting off strong with a 40th anniversary celebration of “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.” Following close behind are fan favorites like My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Check out the incredible lineup we have coming your way and get your tickets at https://hubs.li/Q02fWqb60
01/09/2024
The treatment of HIV has changed dramatically in the past few decades, and the realities of managing the virus continues to change every year. Join Dr. Christopher Evans, Infectious Disease Physician, HIV Specialist, and Associate Professor at OHSU, as he guides us through this trajectory in his talk "Charting the Course of HIV Care" tonight. And take the opportunity to view the AIDS Memorial Quilt before the talk from 6-7. https://hubs.li/Q02fRXb10
01/07/2024
Today is the LAST DAY of our Holiday Membership Sale!
That means it’s your last chance to get this sweet deal—15% off OMSI Memberships
What does a membership get you?
- Unlimited museum general admission
- 10% discount on our popular camps program
- Free or discounted tickets to the theater, planetarium, and sub
- Insider access to special events
- 15% discount to OMSI After Dark events (21+)
and MORE!
Become a member now at https://hubs.li/Q02dXjgp0
Join Dr. Christopher Evans as he discusses the current realities and future directions of healthcare for patients with HIV. Dr. Evans is an infectious diseases physician with an additional certification as an HIV specialist from the Academy of HIV Medicine with a passion for providing HIV primary care and hepatitis treatment. Get tickets to this enlightening talk: https://hubs.li/Q02fr4B80
This talk will be in conjunction with the display of twelve blocks of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, viewable by general audiences at OMSI from January 5th through February 19th.
Thank you to Wells Fargo for sponsoring this event and exhibit.
Join OMSI and for a night of sip-erb ciders with over a dozen local cideries, science demos, a special performance by The Builders and the Butchers, and more!
Sample ciders around the museum and while you explore... Check out Navajo Skies or Solar Superstorms in the Planetarium. Learn about the history of cidermaking or better yet, learn to make your own cider at home! Need a snack? Visit Mudge Fudge Sinful Confections! Or why not do ALL of the above?
Jan 17 | Adults 21+
Tickets: https://hubs.li/Q02f2VfY0 🍏
✨ Only two days left of our Holiday Membership Sale and OMSI members receive a 15% discount on OMSI After Dark events! ✨
Thank you to KOIN AM Extra for having us on with Cascade AIDS Project to talk about the twelve blocks of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, on view now at OMSI! The Quilt is viewable every Tuesday-Sunday from 10-4. If you haven't had the opportunity to see this moving work of art in person, you won't want to miss it.
01/04/2024
Have you seen our lineup for the 2024 Studio Ghibli Film Fest yet? This year’s festival features guest speakers, a special opening night celebration, and all of your faves from Howl’s Moving Castle to Spirited Away.
Plus, if you happened to miss our December screenings of The Boy and the Heron, this is your chance to marvel at Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece on the biggest screen in Portland!
Get your tickets today: https://hubs.li/Q02fb-yw0
Acclaimed documentary Keiko: The Untold Story tells the story of the orca star of the hit film Free W***y. From capture to stardom to rehabilitation, from seapen to daily outings with caretakers, experience how Keiko gained over 3000 lbs, mixed it up with wild orcas, and even exhibited physical signs of attempts to mate, all the while thriving in the waters of his birth. Then join the director of the film, Theresa Demarest, and others as they discuss the making of the film and answer audience questions. https://hubs.li/Q02f9r5c0
01/03/2024
AIDS Memorial Quilt - Oregon Museum of Science and Industry The AIDS Memorial Quilt was conceived in 1985 by human rights activist Cleve Jones as a way of memorializing those who had died of AIDS, helping others understand the devastating impact of the disease, and documenting the many lives he feared history would forget. The first panel was created by Jone...
01/03/2024
AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT
Coming to Portland
“From Jan. 5 through Feb. 19, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will display a portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, a powerful symbol of the epidemic and a tribute to the lives that have been lost.
The entire quilt, which was started in 1985 by human rights activist Cleve Jones, weighs in at 54 tons. Its nearly 50,000 squares dedicated to more than 110,000 people “is considered the largest community arts project in history,” according to the AIDS Memorial Quilt website.
Visitors will have the chance to see 12 blocks of tapestry—a reminder of the human stories behind the statistics.
OMSI Auditorium, 1945 SE Water Ave., 503-797-4000, omsi.edu/exhibits/aids-memorial-quilt. 9:30 am-5:30 pm Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, 9:30 am-7 pm Saturday, Jan. 5-Feb. 19.
There will be no admission charge to view the panels.
For additional info on the history of the quilt visit https://www.aidsmemorial.org/quilt
01/03/2024
Opening soon - AIDS Memorial Quilt - Free to the public
Dedicated to more than 110,000 individuals who lost their lives to AIDS, this memorial has helped communities understand the devastating impact of the disease since 1985.
Explore 12 of the AIDS Memorial Quilt’s blocks at OMSI for free from January 5 - February 19. Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02f91CS0
Registration is open for the LEGO® & Museum Experience: Spring Break! Designed for grades 2-5, this class combines the science of engineering with the joy of creativity. Your child will have a blast designing structures and vehicles each day, putting their minds and their imaginations to work. Register at: https://hubs.li/Q02f2SXD0
Also, mark your calendars now: registration for summer camps and classes goes live February 1 at 10 am! To ensure a smooth registration, update your camper's information at https://hubs.li/Q02f2V0C0.
01/01/2024
The museum is OPEN today! Start 2024 with a visit to OMSI to check out Orcas: Our Shared Future and Staying Alive: Defenses of the Animal Kingdom.
Pssst…Orcas is closing soon and you definitely don’t want to miss out on this exhibit!
Get your tickets ahead of time here: https://hubs.li/Q02dX98C0
Join OMSI and 2 Towns Ciderhouse for one of the most a-peeling OMSI After Dark events!
Learn behind-the-scenes science of cider making and indulge in the best ciders of the PNW. Each ticket includes 10 tasting samples, a commemorative CiderFest glass, live lectures and performances, AND access to Staying Alive and Orcas!
Jan 17 | Adults 21+ 🍏
Get your tickets now: https://hubs.li/Q02dX4bb0
Become a GEM and support OMSI as 2023 comes to a close.
Join us in igniting curiosity, supporting education, and propelling scientific discovery across Oregon. As an OMSI GEM, not only will you play a vital role in making the wonders of science accessible to all in 2024—you'll be in great company, joining an emerging collective of sustaining donors who are passionate, intentional, and make a long lasting impact every day.
Learn more about how you can partner with OMSI to make an impact at https://hubs.li/Q02dXwH80
12/30/2023
There’s one week left of our membership sale!
Save 15% on all memberships purchased now through January 7th. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to spark the curiosity in your family!
Learn more about OMSI memberships at https://hubs.li/Q02dX8Wp0
Everyone meet one (Jabba, Darth Vader, and Grogu) of our resident Sonoran Desert Toads! 🐸
Sonoran Desert Toads (Incilius alvarius), also known as the Colorado River toad, are curious creatures! These big guys use both their size and potent toxins to defend themselves. These toads don’t play around—their liquid hallucinogenic toxin, if ingested, can cause nausea and even death.
Learn more about the toads and other animals’ fascinating methods of self-defense at Staying Alive: Defenses of the Animal Kingdom. Get your ticket now—our featured exhibit, Orcas: Our Shared Future, is also included in museum admission!
https://hubs.li/Q02dVhjm0
12/28/2023
Perfect for science and film lovers alike, Reel Science combines science with the fun of movie night, bringing in experts to amplify your movie-watching experience. Join us for the screening of Keiko: The Untold Story of the Star of Free W***y, which tells how Keiko became the first captive orca to be successfully returned to his ocean. Then, join a Q&A with David Philips, a biologist and founder of The Free W***y Keiko Foundation, Karla Munguia, an ambassador for the film, and the filmmaker herself, Theresa Demarest.
https://hubs.li/Q02dqPVM0
Travel across the country without contending with winter weather on this beautiful music-filled cross-country journey. Join the crew of a giant freight train as they cover thousands of miles of track, and learn the ins and outs of life on the rails.
https://hubs.li/Q02dqQ3C0
One screen (the Empirical Theater that is) to rule them all!
December dates are SOLD OUT for our Lord of the Rings Trilogy showing but do not fret—the hobbits, orcs, and elves will be here again for our encore showing January 5-7. You aren't going to want to miss ALL three extended editions on the big screen!
Get your tickets now—we can't wait to see you and your friends there!
https://hubs.li/Q02dMM530
Need a last minute holiday gift? 🎁
Why not buy your friends and family a gift they can use all year long—an OMSI Membership!
Gift your loved ones with unlimited museum general admission, discounted admission to special exhibits, workshops, and events, 10% discount on our popular camps program, access to the museum during members-only hours, free or discounted admission to the submarine, theater, and planetarium AND more!
And the best news? OMSI Memberships are 15% off now through January 7!
Learn more about our membership levels at https://hubs.li/Q02dG-rs0!
12/22/2023
OMSI is hiring!
Swipe to learn about our open Outdoor Education positions
- Spring Outdoor Science Instructors
- Camp Counselors
- Camp Cooks
To learn more and apply, check out https://hubs.li/Q02dBG_00 🏕️
12/21/2023
12/21/2023
Join Kiki, Nausicaä, and Calcifer for OMSI’s 2024 Studio Ghibli Film Fest! Catch your favorite Ghibli creations on the big screen from Jan 12-Feb 25.
This year’s fest includes daily screenings, special guest speakers, and an Opening Night celebration focused on the 40th anniversary of the iconic Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
Get excited and snag your tickets today: https://hubs.li/Q02dy0KT0
12/20/2023
Orcas: Our Shared Future is closing soon, so be sure to stop by and check out the original artwork from the Indigenous peoples of the North American west coast!
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