Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is affectionately referred to by locals simply as, OMSI. Located on the Willamette River, it’s one of Portland’s most popular tourist attractions. It contains three auditoriums, including a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on permanent exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology. Transient exhibits span a wider range of disciplines. OMSI contains both an ultra-large-screen theater (which replaced an OMNIMAX theater in 2013) and a large auditorium with a stage where annual events such as science fairs occur. Science fairs that take place in the main auditorium include OHSU's Brain Awareness, Safety Safari, and the Reptile and Amphibian Show. The auditorium is also used for private events.

With more than 200 interactive exhibits, a theater, and one-of-a-kind tours or overnight camp-ins aboard the U.S.S. Blueback Submarine, OMSI focuses on the interface of science, design, and technology. There are also revolving exhibits honoring subjects like biodiversity, fine art and science, and conservation. The nature lab's interactive activities are a hit with kids, and the museum hosts the biggest museum-based touring scientific displays program in the country.

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Time open: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m - 17:30 p.m