Our Mission

OMSI seeks to inspire wonder.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a scientific, educational, and cultural resource center dedicated to improving the public's understanding of science and technology. OMSI makes science exciting and relevant through exhibits, programs, and experiences that are presented in an entertaining and participatory fashion.

OMSI is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and relies on admissions, memberships, and donations to continue our educational mission, programs, and exhibits.

Core Values

We seek to inspire wonder by providing engaging science learning experiences because we value:

Learning: teaching, asking questions, sharing, experimentation

Creativity: making (new) mistakes, sharing ideas, innovating, pushing the envelope

Integrity: publishing visitor comments, staying open to criticism, having pride in our work, presenting accurate science, supporting honest communication

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