# Things to do with kids at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)

> 3 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry), 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [OMSI $5 Days](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/omsi-5-days--listing-500de9a18f77409135fca920) — Sun, Nov 1 (+1 more date) · OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 14. Discounted museum days at OMSI: museum admission is $5 per person, and tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, USS Blueback submarine tours (ages 3+) and…
- [Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at OMSI](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/universal-theme-parks-the-exhibition-at-omsi--listing-ff57568abdc343febebce8ee) — Nov 21 – Apr 18 · OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) · All ages · From $17.50 · checked Oct 24. OMSI's big winter exhibition goes behind the scenes of Universal's theme park attractions to show the science and engineering behind the thrills, with nods to Jaws, Jurassic…
- [Low Sensory Hours at OMSI](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/low-sensory-hours-at-omsi--listing-130c4ba9a99f5c45867795d0) — Thu, Jan 14 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) · All ages · From $9 · checked Oct 16. OMSI opens in the evening with lower lighting, quieter exhibit audio and capped attendance for guests who are sensitive to noise, crowds, smells and bright light. It is aimed at…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/omsi-oregon-museum-of-science-and-industry--listing-e317ffb42b5153f8faa18aed) — Tue–Fri 9:30 am–5:30 pm; Sat 9:30 am–7 pm; Sun 9:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon closed (some… · OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) · All ages · From $15.50 · checked Oct 14. Portland's science museum on the east bank of the Willamette. General admission covers the Nancy Stueber Natural Sciences Hall, Science Playground, Turbine Hall + Curium and…

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