Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters
May 26, 2012 — Sep 3, 2012
The price of the exhibit is included in general admission. Members are free.All of nature’s power is on display at OMSI in this captivating and interactive new exhibition. From earthquakes and volcanoes to hurricanes and tornadoes, nature’s forces have shaped our dynamic planet. Throughout history, these catastrophic phenomena have affected people around the world. Nature Unleashed visitors are invited to uncover the causes of these natural disasters and find out how people cope and adapt in the aftermath. Guests can discover what triggers a volcanic eruption, witness the power of hurricane-force winds, experience the roar of a tornado as it surrounds them and monitor earthquakes around the world in real time. Guests will also learn how science is helping to better predict, respond to and prepare for future events.
Ocean Soul: Photographs by Brian Skerry
Mar 28, 2012 — Jul 10, 2012
The price of the exhibit is included in general admission. Members are free.In OMSI’s new National Geographic Gallery
The first in a series of photographic exhibitions presented in partnership with National Geographic, Ocean Soul will guide visitors on a journey through the mysteries of the ocean depths as brought to life by underwater photographer Brian Skerry. An award-winning photojournalist and lifelong diver, Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater profiling marine wildlife and ocean environments. Whether beneath the Arctic ice or in predator-infested waters, Skerry’s dives in extreme conditions have captured rare and intimate moments with sea creatures in their natural settings.
Wild Minds
Feb 11, 2012 — Aug 19, 2012
The price of the exhibit is included in general admission. Members are free.Animals are smarter than you think. Many species even demonstrate cognitive skills long thought to make human beings unique: using tools, solving problems, self awareness, and the ability to communicate. Over decades, researchers have documented these talents in different animal species, observing behavior in the wild and in carefully controlled laboratory experiments. Using a variety of videos, games and displays, Wild Minds shows visitors how animals’ environments have shaped their thinking abilities and explores evolutionary links between humans and animals.
For activities to do at home, download our Wild Minds Family Guide.
From satellites above to sewers below, explore the incredible science of planet Earth, including exhibits on environmental hazards and global climate.
Explore the nature of human growth and development, including the mysteries of aging, the consequences of dangerous decibels, and the impact of advancing technology on health care and choices.
Hands-on lab experiences in chemistry, technology, physics, and more!
Build an aqueduct. Program a robot. Feel an earthquake.You'll learn how technology and the physical sciences affect today and change tomorrow.
Science Playground is OMSI's exhibit hall for kids 6 and younger and their families. Located on the second floor, Science Playground is a colorful and vibrant place for kids to explore.