# OMSI Turbine Hall, Science Playground & USS Blueback Submarine > Place to go for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 - Ages: All ages (Science Playground tailored for 0-6; Submarine ages 3+) - Price: $19 adults, $14 youth (3-13); free for children 2 and under - Organizer: OMSI - Official page: https://omsi.edu/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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-turbine-hall-science-playground-and-uss-blueback-submarine--listing-7a808ac5cc00fdc4b4b6b393 ## About 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. ## Similar picks 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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