OMSI Turbine Hall, Science Playground & USS Blueback Submarine

About this adventure

Spread across 219,000 square feet on the east bank of the Willamette River, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's premier interactive science centers. For families with infants, toddlers, and young children, the dedicated Science Playground on the second floor is a dream destination featuring a massive water play table, an enclosed soft-carpet infant crawler garden, sensory sand tables, and a veterinarian roleplay clinic. Older siblings can build earthquake-resistant towers and launch air rockets in the massive Turbine Hall, experiment in real chemistry and physics discovery labs, or tour the historic 219-foot USS Blueback diesel-electric submarine moored right in the river. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA accessible with multiple oversized elevators, wide exhibit halls, and convenient stroller parking bays outside the Science Playground. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private, comfortable nursing mother's room inside the Science Playground; family restrooms with child-height sinks and changing stations on every floor. • Age Suitability: All ages; Science Playground specifically designed for ages 0–6; Turbine Hall and labs engage ages 5 to adult. • Sensory Tips: The Science Playground has a dedicated quiet nook; the museum can be lively on weekend afternoons, so morning visits are optimal for noise-sensitive visitors.