OMSI Review

Loads to do and see. Hands on which was great for my 3 year old..

Wonderful way to spend a rainy weekend with children of all ages.

Totally brings out the geek in me! Lots of neat science exhibits, mainly for the younger crowd.

I love OMSI. Its a great place to hang out on the weekends. The have all kinds of interactive exhibits. There is a bar where you can get beers, food and candy. There is a movie theater there too. Its elevated higher on each level so that no one is in your view. You cam also drink yout beer while you watch movies. I once saw a skate premiere there. It was awesome. I had a blast and even got a hat signed by one of the skaters. They also host OMSI AFTER DARK which i have never been to but i heard that it is fun.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 it was awesome taserface really took the movie

It was interesting especially liked the planetarium

Really nice, saw the planetarium and a space movie at the empirical theatre. Very cool place.

Although geared for small children, my older kids and I really enjoyed our visit. On par or better than science museums in other major cities. I have to say that I think we should be doing better than just trying to tire out young kids with our science museums. They should have more for all ages and be state of the art. Perhaps our corporate citizens could give something back for all the tax breaks and incentives handed to them, while showcasing their manufacturing prowess? America can do better than just exhausting toddlers.

For adults, just OK, though kids seem to like it when they can get a chance to play with the exhibits. Many broken exhibits and kids hogging the ones that do work. Prices are just way too high for entry as well as for the food. The planetarium light show was not very good at any price and should be free as it is really dated. A trip to the zoo would be more educational I believe.

Love taking the kid to this place, and also my son. ;) It has something to offer for every age and interest. We come hear at least once a month, so the membership is well worth it. Only complaint about omsi is omsi after dark... it doesn't happen often enough and they don't seem to limit ticket sales so it is way way to crowded. Other than that this place is awesome.

Wonderful exhibits and service. If anyone has the opportunity to visit Portland, Oregon, this is a great science museum for a smaller metropolitan city.

O.M.S.I is great place to go if you want to learn some new basic things about science. They also have temporary exhibits that teach you things from new skateboards to mummies. I would recommend O.M.S.I. to people of all ages.

We had a lot of fun; though it's not cheap. I would recommend that you plan on going for the full day to get your money's worth. There is more than enough things to do to keep everyone busy for the day. The sub was really cool.

great exhibits: we've loved the Lego, plastic human and video game exhibits as a family. when the kids were young, I'd take them to the Indoor Playground on a weekly basis. OMSI website has some holes: exploring the Illusion exhibit it says tickets are $2/3, member/nonmembers. I click on "tickets" and there is no option for buying an Illusion ticket, just general admission, sub tour, movies, etc. Calling directly only gets me to a voicemail. In past years I've had trouble with the website signing the kids up for camps. I so wish OMSI could get their IT together so that I don't feel like I'm wasting my time!

Hard to navigate around. and seemed like every section had something you had to pay to get into. However it was still a fun museum to visit.

Place is awesome,,but the anti fa protesters are always present anymore. Ruined the day when i was called a nazi in front of my children because i had a u.s.a. t shirt on. Didn't make a 6hr round-trip 2 be labeled a racist by a group dressed up like isis.

A very nice well laid out museum for adults and the younger set. Located on two floors with a submarine museum located outside on their private dock. The sub tour was fantastic. The planetarium is extra cost as is the sub tour but I'm told is a great experience. I purchased a year membership so I could bring visiting friends and family with me with the guest pass. Since I see this place across the Williamette River from where I live everyday I had never visited here. Very easy to get too by car, public transportation or walking across the Tilikum Bridge. They have a well laid out restaurant on site which can accommodate the large crowds that visit the OMSI. There are two ordering islands. The food was tasty.

Brain stimulating activities, good place for children and their intellectual development. Overall awesome place.

Fun place for kids and adults. Save room for the best wood fire pizza at the food court.

OMSI is easily the best museum in Oregon. We've been members for years and are always going there for the special exhibits, adults night out (science and drinks!), and special events (Like the winter lights showcase).

Amazing place for scientists, both young and old! My 9 year old granddaughter had a blast.

One whole day wasn't time enough to experience all the displays at the OMSI. I'd definitely go back another time with the kids who had a blast.

Really is a cool place..its good to see so many children learning about math and science.can easily spend a whole day in there and not get bored .

A must see if you are in Portland with kids of any age. Take a tour of a real military submarine on the river.

Great light show. Went there for a Pink Floyd Lazer Light Show and it was just stunning. One of the best things I have ever done. Should totally see one once in your life.

Most of the exhibits are not part of entrance ticket. You need to shell out more money.

Really great for kids. It's a very busy place, with more than a day full of activities to do. The King Tutankamen exhibit is great, although a little slow-paced for kids. The submarine is educational and a cool experience. There are a ton of theater shows, you should look ahead of time to see what the schedule is like for your visit.

A great place for kids, but if you're just a group of adults visiting, be prepared for crowds of kids running around everywhere. I just did the basic museum admission today. It was an okay way to spend an hour or two. If I go back, I'll check out the submarine tour and the movie theater, which both seem like they would be interesting. Nice views of the river and the city from the outside of the museum grounds. Easy access to the museum from the MAX and Portland Streetcar.

Fabulous kid space. Throw that tablet in the garbage and bring your babies to the greatest cathedral to human discovery in the Pacific Northwest

I've lived in the PNW my entire life, and OMSI used to be a treat. Now that I'm a mother myself, I feel anything but nostalgic when I walk through those doors. No matter what time you're there, everything is filthy. Most of the exhibits were either broken, under renovations, or closed. Don't expect a break in price because of this, either. Children running absolutely amok with guardians looking on as though the rest of us are supposed to find their rude behavior charming. It never is. The Tutankhamen exhibit is a farce. Well too expensive and dramatic for what it was; a series of rooms filled with copies and recreations. Great theatrics, but it's like a firecracker that never goes off. No way on earth could I ever fathom purchasing a membership to this place.

a wonderful learning tool for all ages staff is well trained to greet all ages thanks

Best on a weekday, we love all the interactive exhibits, the planetarium, and laser shows... The restaurant is surprisingly good though few vegan options.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has always been loads of fun. My first experience with OMSI was over 30 years ago when it was still located near the Oregon Zoo. I was a child then and I was fascinated by the exhibits and various scientific demonstrations.

As an adult I have also enjoyed OMSI but notice that it hasn't made many advancements. It seems there's a great deal of room for improvement. For example, I visited a science museum in Bangalore and found that they had many more interactive exhibits and demonstrations to engage children and adults.

The worst of my observations at OMSI are regarding the use of non-vegan food at discussions of Environmental Change, and the like. Animal agriculture is the largest contributor to carbon emissions and climate change. As a museum of Science, should we not eliminate such negligent, contradictory and hypocritical practices?

Please OMSI, fascinate me like you did when I was a child but make me believe in your efforts now that I am an adult. Let's educate people on the facts.

1st or 2nd Sunday of every month only $2.00 admission fee love this when your larger family

I got to see the submarine my father served on. It was very moving.

Awesome experience for kids and adults! Lucky enough to see the robotics exhibit last week and it was eye opening. Loved the films and the planetarium. Will be back again!

We took my great nephews to Omsi to see the robot exhibit. It was Spring Break and crowded, but they didn't have to wait to long to participate at any of the exhibits. They especially enjoyed the all the interactive educational games. A good time was had by all.

Had fun with grandkids. Always a great place with interesting exhibits.

One of the best places for our kids to go to, they love OMSI!

Great museum, the sub tour is a must. Many of the exhibits are a little juvenile though.

Went to see the Pompeii exhibit. A very nice exhibit.

Lost to see lots to learn great for the whole entire family young and old can come together and learn

Went here for the first time since I was a kid (and that was back when it was where the Children's museum is now). Went for the Pompeii exhibit, which was good. It's a great place for kids, but seems very pricey.

Great place for the kids, a little repetitive for the adults. The featured exhibits are always the most exciting.

They always update the exhibits. It's airways a great time with the littles.

Super fun, interactive place! Really interesting displays and exhibits that were great to learn about

Lots to do, lots to see. Parking is cheap and so is the entry fee.

Museum is crazy expensive but the theater was reasonable, great sound system.

The Festival of Light at Omsi was so fun and interesting, it was a little too crowded but that's not their fault, I'm decently gonna come again next year

Had a good time there. Neat stuff for the whole family to see!

An institution in Portland that has inspired generations. It's awesome for kids and adults too if they don't mind the crowds of kids.

I really like taking my family to OMSI. Always something new and exciting to see and do.

A great tip, especially in bad weather. Definitely recommended for families with children.

Great place to spend a day with kids. Fun for both kids and adults. A good rotation of exhibits keeps things interesting and wanting to visit a few times a year.

Great way to kill time with kids, reccomend getting a membership right away to save money it can get pretty spendy as a family.

Science and play combined. There is more to do here than you can fit into a day.

OMSI is awesome. Tons of things for kids and adults.

Amaizing place to bring your children for a day out. A must stop for parents in portland.

Very hard to get a hold of anyone during business hours. The mailbox is full and no one answers.

Alot has been removed sadly. To many things were closed and broken. Not the memories i remember. Not nearly worth the price.

This place is always so packed, and you can tell why once inside. Activities and things to do and see for adults and kids of all ages. My son's favorite is the glittery sand in the science fun room!

I love coming here. This old fart gets to feel like a kid again. And everytime I return I spot something new and exciting. They have one of the few omnimax screens in town. And a rotating schedule for a featured exhibit. I highly recommend looking into the 21+special events.

Science, plastified fetuses, planetarium, and an IMAX size screen! Bad @$$!

Always have a great time here. A Portland "must see".

OMSI After Dark is a great way to see the museum with friends after work.

Neat things and a money sucker. Lego exhibit commercialized with store at end. Kids like it though. Younger kids would have had good fun and less costly to go to a nice playground/park in town. Great asset to Portland, just not a place to visit often. All areas adding up $.