Life Hall

Life Science Hall invites visitors to explore the nature of human growth and development, the structure and function of the human body, and the impact of advancing technology on health care and choices.

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Eat Well, Play Well

Explore nutrition and fitness in Eat Well, Play Well, a bilingual (English / Spanish) exhibition featuring fun, hands-on components. Nutrition and fitness education come together to encourage all-around healthy living for visitors of all ages!

Eat Well, Play Well Website

Nanotechnology

During the second half of the twentieth century, scientists and engineers learned to observe, measure, and manipulate individual atoms and molecules. The areas of research related to this activity—known as nanoscience and nanotechnology — are leading to the creation of materials, processes, and technologies that may be revolutionary.

Learn More at WhatisNano.org

Amazing Feats of Aging

Step right up and see the Amazing Feats of Aging! Explore the mysteries of why and how animals, including humans, age. Look into the future as you watch your face age up to 25 years. See how scientists can double the life span of certain ... animal species and consider what that means to us. All this and more awaits you

Amazing Feats of Aging Website

Beginning the Journey

OMSI has one of the largest displays of human fetuses open to the public. Examine the different stages of human fetal development during all nine months of pregnancy.

The Life Hall Team

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We have answers. Give us a call or send us an email. We’d love to answer any Life Science related questions you have. Call: (503) 797-4530

The Infrared CAM

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