OMSI Reviews

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.

Lots of great science stuff for kids to check out and interact with!

One of the best things to do in Portland! We go every time we are in town!

It seems to be more rundown now. Many things are broken and some of the science being taught was the same in the 90s.

absolutely the best place to be with kids on rainy day.

Still smells like it did when I was in grade school!

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.

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 show I no longer wanted to be there and wanted to leave. Several groups did leave during the show. Can't say for positive due to the show itself but I suspect so. Fortunately one group who left was nice since I was done listening to their full on conversation about their day with each other. Unfortunate that the music was so quiet they were able to have that time to converse and I had to hear it. If these shows don't improve I know I'll never go to another.

Had A Great Day With Family Today Much Needed Time Together !

Had a great time with my one year old and three year old, plenty of things to do for all ages.

The atmosphere at OMSI speaks to the inner child inside of us all. (Or the actual child we are!) It brings us into a world of information and learning! I enjoyed it greatly! Please go!

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 ticket price. All in all, this is a great way to spend an afternoon when you find yourself visiting Portland, especially in the company of children.

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 get to see how intricate and complex the human body is. I mean, every facet of what keeps us alive and helps us interact with our world, is so detailed. And the museum helps you see that detail in a relatable and visual sense. Mind you, I believe everything in this exhibit is real. It's actual preserved bodies. This includes the prenatal section as well. So a little surreal and maybe a bit daunting, but definitely inspiring. Lastly! The submarine that you get to tour as well is so cool! Built in the 50s I believe and super cramped. Really amazing tour of that as well.

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 though it is a little better than the other side. Very limited exhibits for adults.

Good place to let children play indoors while it is raining.

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 because they got cool water park next store and cost a little high for low income.

This place is so much fun with Scientific life stuff.

My kids had a blast for our first time there. Also, check out this walking, biking, running path on the river right behind it. It was gorgeous

I love omsi! Very well laid out with many hands on activities for children and young adults.

Cool museum but slightly pricey as you must pay for each Exhibit seperately.

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 .

OMSI after dark is some of the best fun us "older" kids can have.

My Grandchildren love this place. And has good food when you are hungry

Full of really little kids, germs every where. The exhibits are mostly geared towards younger kids. If you have little ones, this would be a great place to spend time.

So many things to see! Took my 5 yr old . he loved it it!

SOOO much fun and inexpensive. Loved the submarine tour! Wish we had planned in advance to spend the whole day there. Lots to do.

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 converging on it all at once.

I'm 39 the science is for beginners!
Kids only! Save your money!

Very interactive with some great exhibits, fun for all ages

A bit pricey, especially since you basically have to pay per area that you want to visit, but the Pompeii exhibit was very cool!

Great place to learn a little, have a lot of fun and enjoy some good food. For adults there is OMSI after dark, where you can experience some fun science along with beverages. Those two things mix well.

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!

Great exhibits, hands on activities as well as Omni-max (Imax) films. A perfect place to spend an afternoon with your kids.

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 the equipment and answering any questions.

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 hologram projection though so even with the updates it's still a bit of a dated performance. The ear plugs they hand out must be a joke because the audio was incredibly quiet and there was zero bass. I could hear people giggling all the way across the room. I listened to the same album (The Wall) in my car on the way home and my stock speakers had a lot more bass than there was in the laser show. Kind of disappointing :(

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 expecting that.

Been here a few times and have yet to be disappointed. There's always something fun to see.

I love this place we recently threw a kids birthday party here it was great

Nice exhibits and fun interactive exhibits for kids and adults.

Great place for kids to be kids and learn in the process of playing.

It was really overpriced for what it offers. Good for kids but it doesn't offer much for adults.

Great exhibits and an awesome place for the kids to run out their energy.

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.

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.

Very nice informative place to visit very nice for both children and adults

OMSI is such a wonderful Science Museum. Big, friendly, clean, and amazing.

Lots of thoughtfully laid out exhibits that are very inspiring and engaging for all ages

I was a little skeptical visiting because I thought it would just be for kids... However it's fun for adults too! The robot exhibit is worth the extra money! I love this place. The food court is spendy, but good food.

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).

OMSI After Dark: $50 to get drunk, get tons of swag, then play with all the science without any children. Best. Episode. Ever.

The staff was helpful and all of the exhibits where well maintained.

Nice, smallish science museum. Don't miss the submarine tour!

I go often to the Children's Science Playground in the upstairs area with my son, he loves it. It's great for smaller kids. The other exhibits change frequently and are always fun to check out.

Great place. Had time to relax while kid was exploring.

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. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the museum also houses a large theater and an IMAX, each with a variety of different films to choose from (costs extra - not included in museum admission).
Views of the river from this museum are wonderful, and the museum has LOTS of natural light and windows.

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.

Interestin at one point, but gets boring eventually.. not enough exhibits and most of them are for kids..

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 fact based info for them to learn from.

OMSI is one if those fantastic places that has something for everyone. The hands-on "kids" area is so great for all ages, and the exhibits are extraordinary! You won't be sorry you took the time to go.

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

Great hands-on educational activities and visiting exhibits. The submarine your was fairly interesting as well.

I love OMSI! So much fun! So much learning! I ve been going for the last 30 years. It hasn t changed a ton but it is always engaging. This last trip it was fun to see my children be amazed.

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 replace those!
It's great for ages 2-118. I loved it as a kid, my kids love it and I hope their kids love it too someday. I have a Seattle science museum membership and it's reciprocate here so I always try and stop by when I'm in town

Kids and I love it here! So much to see so much to learn and enjoy.

The Exquisite Creatures exhibit was amazing. Definitely worth checking out before it's gone!