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:
Mummies of the World: The Exhibition
Jun 14-Sep 8, 2013

Summer Youth Group admission with Mummies of the World:
$10 per person

Summer Youth Group Admission without Mummies of the World:
$5 per person

Exhibition Information
Premiering this fall at OMSI:  
Sherlock Holmes: The Science of Deduction.
More information coming soon!
 

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

Teach Your Students to Compost & Recycle


When visiting OMSI, you will see our recycle, compost & trash bins. Take this opportunity to teach your students about what goes where.

Outdoor School

Experience a one-of-a-kind, completely customized science learning opportunity! OMSI offers three different outdoor school sites with varied curricula all aligned with Oregon’s content standards and benchmarks. It’s an experience your students will never forget!
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Professional Development

OMSI professional development workshops combine hands-on activities with plenty of take-back-to-the-classroom content.
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