OMSI

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Alucard Taylor
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2020-09-28 21:44

Very crowded during peak and expensive. Only come ...

Very crowded during peak and expensive. Only come when a great exhibit is on display. Recommend the USS Blueback tour. Other then that, just the same boring year round exhibits. IMAX has a great screen. Not sure if it s 4K or 8k.

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Dave Wiard
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2020-09-28 14:49

There are plenty of science-oriented activities fo...

There are plenty of science-oriented activities for all ages from 1.5 years through adult. The toddler are is a little limited with but for older kids 4+ there is so much here you really have to go multiple times to experience it all. The special exhibits are always VERY well done for all ages.

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Jake Carroll
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2020-09-28 13:27

There laser shows have become a huge disappointmen...

There laser shows have become a huge disappointment. Sounds like an old boom box in the corner of a large room. They used to be enjoyable. Felt like you just experienced a show. Now it's extremely quiet and not visually entertaining. I didn't want to be that "that person" but half way through the sh...

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Ben Moore
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2020-09-28 01:03

Lots of exhibits for kids and adults many of which...

Lots of exhibits for kids and adults many of which are very hands on. Parking is a little problematic when it's busy (and I've only ever been here when it's busy). There are also rotating, national exhibits which can be a lot of fun to check out, but they tend to come with a dramatic increase in t...

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Seth Doray
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2020-09-27 21:02

Just visited this really awesome museum. There are...

Just visited this really awesome museum. There are lots of exhibits but as of the time I type this, most of them seem to be closed down for a while. They are only allowing 25% of their top capacity in via online scheduling. It's $20 per adult to see Body Worlds. Which was just fantastic. You really ...

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Salman Akhtar
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2020-09-27 20:57

Not bad for kids. Science exhibits are sub-par. ...

Not bad for kids. Science exhibits are sub-par. The puzzle displays do not teach science facts, seems as though it is put together by people with education degrees rather than scientists. Doesn't meet my minimum expectations from a science center. The industry side is also disappointing, even th...

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David Holten
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2020-09-27 19:41

Great place very open space. Plenty of room and ac...

Great place very open space. Plenty of room and accessibility for disabled persons. Lots of cool photo opportunities with tanks, planes, space crafts, and plenty more. Unlike other museums this one takes a lot longer to explore for the size of the exhibits and facilities is grand. Only one star off ...

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Diedre Gibbons
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2020-09-27 06:50

Our small family the three of us, The Gibbons fam...

Our small family the three of us, The Gibbons family. Walked on the bricks out front to enjoy seeing our beloved Michael Freese has a plaque . He enjoyed being a volunteer and a contributor to OMSI. We also went to enjoy the robot exhibit, and had very nice time . Mike Freese is missed .

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John Boren
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2020-09-26 15:46

In the past I probably would have given this 5 sta...

In the past I probably would have given this 5 stars, however as it is the signature science museum in Oregon, it could stand to be updated and/or expanded. It is quite popular which makes for crowded/uncomfortable visits when there are multiple (too many) class field trips or weekend crowds converg...

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Sarah Bailey
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2020-09-26 08:00

Went to see the exquisite creatures exhibit and wa...

Went to see the exquisite creatures exhibit and was not disappointed. The museum is a bit far from us but well worth the trip! My kids always have a blast and there are so many interesting hands on learning opportunities. If you have kids and live in Oregon it's a must see!

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Ernie Sawyer
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2020-09-26 03:11

OMSI's usual exhibits were fun and educational, an...

OMSI's usual exhibits were fun and educational, and the King Tut exhibit was great, awesome visuals and excellent information. I have seen their Pompeii and Mummies exhibits, which were also awesome! Prices are really good and the staff were very helpful with hetting people where to go, how to use ...

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Galin McMahon
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2020-09-25 22:58

Review for the laser show - The updated planetariu...

Review for the laser show - The updated planetarium is pretty amazing. New carpet, new seat covers. The lasers have been greatly updated although a lot of the songs are still basically just Windows screen savers. The background video has been changed so it causes 75% less nausea. Still no hologr...

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Deanna Lamadrid-Jensen
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2020-09-25 22:47

Interesting, thought provoking exhibits. They've d...

Interesting, thought provoking exhibits. They've done a fantastic job catering to all different age groups. The science exploration center for younger kids even has a snack area and a nursing mothers room. Really impressed with the amenities. Also, the food in the cafeteria was delicious. Wasn't exp...

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Brittany Wybenga
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2020-09-25 13:00

I loved this place as a kid. It's always changing ...

I loved this place as a kid. It's always changing and now I take my kids and they love it. One is 3 the other is 1 and their was something for both. A planetarium show is a must even for little kids. But don't eat here. Way to expensive so bring your own food.

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Max Wally
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2020-09-25 09:25

I got lost inside of earthquake exhibit. Eventuall...

I got lost inside of earthquake exhibit. Eventually found mom with help of staff. However, they were very judgemental. I informed them that plenty of 30 year olds are still chaparoned by their mothers and that pointing out my age was both irrelevant and hurtful. This is 2017.. Jeez.. 4 stars.

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Frank Garcia
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2020-09-24 18:01

Overpriced tourist trap. Loud enough the shake a f...

Overpriced tourist trap. Loud enough the shake a filling loose due to the 3 foot tall psychotic dwarves from the schools/churches/youth organizations that flood this place. Scalped for parking and everything else( genuinely suprised the bathrooms dont need quarters to open).

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Erik Kruse
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2020-09-24 04:02

Fun museum, better for kids than adults, but worth...

Fun museum, better for kids than adults, but worth a look. Rolling exhibits in part of the museum, but some of the exhibits and activities are constant. Gift shop is large and has a fun variety of things available.
There were plenty of interesting activities and games for both children and adults. ...

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William Nahorn IV
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2020-09-23 22:13

Great learning experience for people of all ages. ...

Great learning experience for people of all ages. The staff is friendly, and most of the exhibits are in good shape.

The biggest disappointment for us is that the family membership no longer includes unlimited planetarium shows.

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C. A. Willie
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2020-09-23 12:41

Some of the exhibits could use a little housekeepi...

Some of the exhibits could use a little housekeeping. For the traffic they receive, they high cost, and how rarely they update their primary exhibits, they should have plenty of money to make the place not look run down (planetarium).
Other than that my kids love OMSI and much of it provides mostly...

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Chad C
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2020-09-23 06:51

Great place for kids age 6+. Lots of cool stuff fo...

Great place for kids age 6+. Lots of cool stuff for adults too. They have a few good presentations in the enormous theater and the submarine tours were awesome and interesting. The restaurant area has great options. It's a great place to spend an afternoon

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Erik Bailey
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2020-09-23 00:17

O I love this place. I've been going here since I ...

O I love this place. I've been going here since I was a kid, it's been great to see all it's iterations and the few exhibits that have been here since the 90s. Apparently every generation loves filling bottles with water and air and blasting them towards the ceiling. Often wonder how often they repl...

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