# OMSI Science Playground & Paleontology Lab Weekend > Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 7 – Nov 8 · 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM - Where: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 - Ages: Ages 1-12 and families - Price: $19.00 Adult, $14.00 Youth (ages 3-13), Free for children under 3 - Status: Ended (last date Sun, Nov 8). - Organizer: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Official page: https://tickets.omsi.edu/ - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/omsi-science-playground-and-paleontology-lab-weekend--listing-5c2fa151fa065396f7d793b9 ## About The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), located on the Willamette River in Portland, is opening its classic Science Playground and Paleontology Lab this weekend specifically for young children and families. In the exploration park designed for children aged 0-6, kids can experience large water play tables, sand and gravel excavation, and animal track matching. In the paleontology lab, elementary school-aged children can, under the guidance of science educators, use professional tools to clean real fossils and touch genuine dinosaur bone slices. The venue has excellent accessible design, with wide, gentle ramps and large elevators connecting all floors, allowing unimpeded stroller access. The main exhibition hall and playground entrance are equipped with family diaper changing stations with safety rails. The playground also has a quiet and comfortable private nursing room, equipped with a soft sofa and warm water sink. The in-house Theory restaurant offers healthy children's meals and river-view seating. ## Similar picks coming up in Portland - [Curiosity Kids: Sasquatch Science Team at OMSI](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/curiosity-kids-sasquatch-science-team-at-omsi--listing-ddb50e19f67cff43d10d644d) — Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) · Ages 3–5 · Paid · checked Oct 30. 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