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Chemistry Lab
OMSI's Chemistry Lab is the first to offer hands-on wet-lab experiences for visitors. Put on goggles, read directions, perform experiments and learn about science. Don't forget to ask an Educator, "Show me something cool!"
Chem Lab Hours
(due to staff needs in the Museum, these hours can change without notice) Tuesday through Sunday Note: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the Lab may be temporarily closed for reserved labs.
Chem Lab Units
The Chemistry Lab has 8 rotating units. Read about the units and their experiments so you can plan your visit.
Nature of Matter - Chemical Reactions - Biochemistry - Environmental Chemistry Industrial Chemistry - Chemistry of Toys - Crime Science Chemistry - Everyday Chemistry
Reserved Labs
Reserve the Chemistry Lab for your classroom, scout group, homeschool group, or birthday party. We offer three classes:
Little Chemists - Specially designed for non-readers, an Educator performs spectacular demonstrations.
Mixing it Up - Complete the 6 experiments from our week's unit. Or, we can customize your Reserved Lab experience. Browse through our units and choose a particular unit, or choose particular experiments.
Introductory Chemistry - During a 10-week extended lab session, students perform and design experiments.
Contact Registration to book your reserved lab session.
Chemistry in Your K-8 Classroom OMSI's publication No Hassle Messy Science with a Wow: Chemistry in the K-8 Classroom features chemistry activities using only household materials. This 460-page book features 21 activities in 7 topics. Each activity includes student handouts, detailed science background, complete set up directions and more.
Contact Us Email: chem@omsi.edu Phone: 503.797.4506 OMSI's Chem Lab was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation. |
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