Do you remember the first time you walked through OMSI's doors and gazed in wonder at all the sights before you? Remember the excitement you felt when you explored all the hands-on exhibits, dug for a fossil, peered through a microscope, and traveled to the edges of the galaxy in the planetarium? You're not alone. OMSI has been inspiring children of all ages for almost 60 years. It started with the dream of one man, John C. Stevens, who inspired a community to create a center for exploring, discovering, and learning. Over the years, many people have had a hand in OMSI's success and the museum has grown from a one-room display to a state-of-the-art facility that serves over a million people each year. But keeping the dream alive for future generations requires your generous support. The cost of providing our vital science education programs cannot be completely funded through admissions and fees and there is a growing need for individual and school scholarships.

Your generous financial support ensures that future generations will have a place to go where they can expand their world, challenge their thinking, and reach for the stars. OMSI's founder, J. C. Stevens, showed us that one man can make a difference, and you can, too. Share the wonder of OMSI and help us provide the inspiration for the next teacher, doctor, astronaut, explorer, or scientist.