General Field Trip Information

Maximize learning and fun! Choose from exhibits, reserved labs, OMNIMAX films, planetarium shows, stage programs and submarine tours. Advance registration of at least 14 days is required.
For more information or to register: Call: 503.797.4661 Email: register@omsi.edu

Field Trip Options

Museum Exhibits 
Exhibits are the centerpiece of hands-on science exploration. Spend a day exploring one of our featured or permanent exhibits.

Current and Upcoming Featured Exhibits:
Wild Minds - What Animals Really Think
Feb 11 - Aug 19, 2012

The Art of the Brick
Mar 17 - Apr 29, 2012

Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters
May 26 - Sep 3, 2012
  • $5 per Student
  • $2 per Chaperone
  • Teachers Free
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Outdoor School Field Trips
Meet OMSI Outdoor Instructors on location for the hands-on interactive programming that makes OMSI Outdoor Science School so popular. Schools are responsible for transportation to and from sites, as well as lunch. Programs are typically 6 hours in length, see Learn More link for program details.
  • $300 per OMSI Instructor (1 instructor per 15 students)
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Reserved Labs
Reserve an interactive lab as an exclusive experience for your group. Students work with materials and equipment that may not be available in the classroom.
  • $5 per Student - unless otherwise noted
  • Chaperones Free
  • Teachers Free
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Stage Programs
OMSI’s stage programs bring concepts to life with thought-provoking demonstrations and audience participation. While the minimum number is 60 students, smaller groups are welcome to register for programs reserved by another group or pay the $180 minimum.
50 mins • 60– 250 students
  • $3 per Student
  • Chaperones Free
  • Teachers Free
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OMNIMAX Theater
Schedule your group to see a current giant screen film or request a film from our library. Films from the library are available at 10 AM and noon for groups of 50 or more. Smaller groups are welcome to register for films reserved by another group or pay the 50 – person minimum.
45 – 55 mins • Up to 305 people
  • $5 per person
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Kendall Planetarium
Schedule your group to see a current planetarium show or request a show from our library. Shows from the library are available at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 1 PM for groups of 30 or more. Smaller groups are welcome to register for shows reserved by another group or pay the 30–person minimum.
15-45 mins • Up to 120 or 190 people 
  • $3 per person
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Submarine Tours
Climb aboard the USS Blueback, a retired U.S. Navy submarine, and tour a vessel where 85 crewmembers once worked, slept, and ate for months at a time. Discover how submarines float, dive, and surface. Tours are approximately 40 minutes long and can be designed for any grade level. Note: Children must be at least three years old to tour the submarine. Tours can be scheduled between 10:00am and 4:00pm, subject to availability. 12–16 people per tour
  • $3 per person
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Preview OMSI

Educators may visit OMSI’s exhibit halls and labs free of charge when planning curriculum in conjunction with a field trip. Just present a current form of school identification at the membership window. (Charges apply for OMNIMAX, planetarium, submarine, premium exhibits, and other ticketed events.)

Trip Info and Guides

Science Store

Visit the OMSI Science StoreThe OMSI Science Store has the perfect mix of educational and entertaining gifts, games, and gadgets. Shop in the museum or online.
Visit the OMSI Science Store

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