OMSI LAB EXPERIENCES FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the cost?
A: Each lab is $8 per ticket unless otherwise noted. It is one ticket per squid, robot, cow eye, or microscope with a maximum of two people (e.g. siblings, parent/child, etc.). Circus of Science, Physics Phenomena, Fabulous Fossils, and Ride the Segway are one ticket per person. Science Playground labs are one ticket per child, but parent/guardian attendance and participation is required. The OMSI-ma-Jig class costs $18 and includes all the materials needed to build and take home a wooden toy.
Q: Is there an age recommendation?
A: Labs are recommended for ages 8 and older. Young scientists need to be accompanied by an adult. Labs in Science Playground are for ages 3-6. Labs in the OMSI Shop are for ages 18+.
Q: I bought a ticket for my two children, can I stay and watch the lab?
A: You are welcome to observe the lab, but please keep in mind there is limited seating in the labs and ticket holders have priority.
Q: How can I buy tickets?
A: Tickets may be purchased online or at the OMSI ticket desk. Due to high demand, it is recommended that you purchase your tickets online.
Q: Can I return my tickets if I am not able to use them?
A: Tickets can only be returned in person at the OMSI ticket desk. Bring in your ticket and you will receive a full refund. The space will then be made available for another participant.
Q: Does my ticket include admission to museum exhibits?
A: No, your ticket is for the lab only and does not include admission to the museum.
Q: Where should I go when I arrive at OMSI?
A: Locations are listed with the dates and times above. Robots and Segway are in the technology lab on the first floor in the turbine hall. Squid and Cow Eye Dissection and Microscopy are in the life science lab on the second floor in the earth science hall. Circus of Science is in the chemistry lab on the first floor in the turbine hall. Fabulous Fossils is in the paleontology lab on the second floor in the earth science hall. Physics Phenomena is in the physics lab on the first floor in the turbine hall. Bugs and Butterflies, Be a Naturalist, and My Five Senses are in the discovery lab in science playground on the second floor.
