I visited the Body Worlds exhibit in mid August, and I was pretty disappointed with the safety precautions that were in place. Some of the patrons were not following social distancing protocols, and I had to ask someone in another party to move away from me while viewing a case. This turned into a pretty unpleasant conversation pretty fast, and it definitely left a stain on my experience. I recommend placing physical signs or dots in the exhibit to help remind folks, as well as creating one-way paths to alleviate the confusion. Until OMSI specifies more precautions are put in place, I will not return.

Highly recommend the main exhibit the with all the insects and animals for all. The science part of the area was more geared towards kids. The pregnancy exhibit was very interesting but a little eerie to look at.A fun trip for sure. Wouldn’t be apposed to going again.Hint: purchase tickets in advance and the just pick them up at the concierge counter where the line can be significantly shorter.Parking is $5 and adult admission was $15.

The new exhibit about Ghengis Khan is amazing and beautiful. Because there werent many people, there was plenty of time and space to read about different parts of the exhibit and enjoy what was being seen without feeling like I was holding up visitors. There is so much more to the man than just a conqueror as shown by the exhibit. I highly recommend grabbing your mask and going soon.Tickets and parking can be secured online. Make sure you allow adequate time to find OMSI if you are unfamiliar with going there.

The museum is great, and the gift shop actually had some really cool educational toys for our young kids. The submarine was a real treat and even my wife, who normally isnt into that sort of thing loved it. The volunteer guide was informative and very nice.

Always an amazing time! Amazing exhibits and they are ever changing. Highly recommend for families and just anyone that is interested in the wonders of the universe. Went to see Body Worlds this time around and was not disappointed. They were great about social distancing and had you select time slots to make sure there werent too many people flooding in at the same time.

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. Its $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. Its 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.

We love OMSI! Such a fun, interactive experience when not taking precautions due to the pandemic.Right now (July 2020) only the Body exhibit and the submarine tours are open, general admission isnt an option. I felt very safe and still had a great experience with my two young boys. The boys enjoyed the exhibit, even though it was hands off, but definitely knew the experience wasnt as rich as the last time we came. (Only because theyre young and need more tactile experiences).They have great ideas of what to do at home and videos on their website to help create those tactile experiences at home.

I have been here in a while but my children and I love OMSI. There are so many different exhibits and places to explore. This place is great for children of all ages. There is this cool war submarine there that you can buy tickets and go in it. They also have a movie theater with really good movies playing there. There food is outstanding! There are also sometime special exhibits during the summer like robots. There are a lot of places to walk around by the museum. They do charge you to park I think the fee is about 10$ per car. They also have a great gift shop with a lot of things to get. Last summer my son got a cool science set from there and is still using it. There is also a house where you can feel what it is like in a earthquake. There are also summer camps there where you get to explore the museum with the other kids and the teachers. When your at the summer camp you get to see a bunch of cool stuff. You can fill a tube with a certain amount of air and water and make your rocket fly really high. There are so many things to do and explore there this is the best museum in the world in my opinion. You should defiantly go to this museum.

O I love this place. Ive been going here since I was a kid, its been great to see all its 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!Its 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 its reciprocate here so I always try and stop by when Im in town

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 its a must see!

It was awesome that OMSI was safely open during COVID. We brought our 3 year kid to the Human Body Exhibit (which required an appointment) and he loved it! It was a welcome respite from the stay-at-home activities that have marked the last six months. Go OMSI!

I’ve been here sooo many times, and I expect I’ll be there again one day soon, such a cool place! Space and physics, history and anatomy, cool movie theater, gift shop and even a food court. IMAX is awesome and so is every exhibit, also employees are awesome there!!!

The body worlds exhibit is so much fun and the staff is kind! The exhibit is well set up for social distancing and is super interesting!

It was fun place to visit. Especially USS Blueback submarine tour was awesome. We could know all about Navy submariners and submarine mechanism.Christopher Marleys exhibit was also great. The place had a very mysterious and sacred atmosphere.

If you haven’t been to see the Exquisite Creatures exhibit at OMSI, drop everything and go now! It closes Feb 17. Granted, OMSI always does an amazing job, but this is spectacular. Christopher Marley, an Oregon born and raised artist creates truly awe-inspiring displays of form and color using insects, reptiles, crustaceans, birds... anything that lives, basically. There are 2 floors to explore and it’s enjoyable for all ages.

Great exhibit called, Exquisite Creatures, by Christopher Marley. He organizes bugs, butterflies, birds, etc. into beautiful pieces of art collages. A must see at the OMSI!!

My family loves this place. Always new exhibits, and a great place for kids to learn new things and play.

This place is just fantastic. Its so much fun and just a higher interactive facility fin and friendly for all ages. I love the fact that they have a laser light show and even activities for adults to enjoy. If your in town with your family or friends, its worth making the time to stop in and enjoy everything they have to offer. Be prepared to spend a good 3 to 4 hours in this wonderful place because theres just so much to do, see, learn and experience. Ive been to many science center, but none as such as this. Kudos to wonderful staff and an amazing display of what Portland is really about.

We have a membership and even with only paying half price it feels as though it was an over priced visit to just see Body World. I understand that Covid complicates things and they are doing the best that they can. Probably we will wait to return until something else is available.

The Exhibit today was beyond anything Ive witnessed in the past that has to do with the human body. Unbelievable seeing every part of the human body. A real human body and very interesting facts about your body and how it all comes together to make who and what we are.I highly recommend going and seeing this before its gone.

This is a really cool place! They have plenty to see and plenty of activities for kids and adults. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is playful. I always recommend this place for families coming into town.

Soooooo boring. Stuck standing in line inside an exhibit and not suposed to move forward. Felt trapped. The sub was cool though.

Absolutely great, if you have young kids. My family (2- and 4-year-olds) and I spent three hours there and left well satisfied. The main exhibit (exquisite creatures) was also great, and even my very restless kids were enthralled.

I went without kids and that was a mistake. If kids had been with me it would have been 5 stars. Without the special events (planetarium, movie and sub) it would not have been worth it. Getting those totally made it worth it though and I’d recommend those.

My father took me here as a child and I still have vivid memories of the things I learned, the critters I got to hold, all the fun interactive things to play with, the 3D theater dome which gave me vertigo. Anyone with kids or a fun sense of adventure, definitely stop at the OMSI while in Portland.

Awe-inspiring institution that changed my life for the better!

A fascinating museum, learning center, and historical site with endless possibilities for adult and child alike. There are several packages to find the price and experience that best suits your needs. I cannot speak highly of the Starry Nights Live show in the planetarium; the instructor’s voice, enthusiasm, and the setup of the room was absolutely breathtaking. The games/activities throughout are neat and engaging ways to learn scientific concepts. Compared with other big city museums, I’m not so sure it stands up as well; that Starry Nights Live show was simply outstanding, though!

Has everything, science labs, biggest theater Ive seen, play ground, planetarium, and a submarine tour. By the way Doug is the best at the tours. So much to see n do. Gift shop is awesome, we brought home so many projects to do. Couldnt fit it all in one day! Become a member

Had a ball at OMSI last weekend. The King Tut exhibit was amazing, get there early if you can. I had always wanted to do a tour of the Submarine they have in the Willamette by the OMSI and it did not disappoint, the guide was a hoot. We also hit the planetarium for a stargazing tour. The staff was helpful and polite.

Always educational and fun. Fascinated by the Body World exhibit

Its always such a treat to visit this place which instills a wonderment of lifes mysteries.

I love coming down to OMSI, they have wonderful city scapes of Portland and the experience is always intriguing. Highly recommended.

I just saw the Bodies exhibit, and it was very high quality and a great educational experience.

The King Tut exhibit reminds you how thrilling it is to go back in time and visit another time and place in the history of our planet! The tour is just over 90 minutes. Give or take more time if needed. I was enthralled with explanations of all I saw!!!

The King Tut exhibit is the most amazing exhibit Ive seen there and its always a great experience. Those special exhibits are always worth the extra money. I do wish, however, that they would not charge for parking. also if youre going to go more than once its worth it to become a member and the lines are shorter...and if you become a member of another science center like Science Factory in Eugene you pay less for the membership and can use it at OMSI.

Used to go here all the time as a kid. First time Ive been here in almost a decade. I just had to see the Science behind Pixar. It was fascinating. But there were WAY too many kids. I could barely think through all the noise of those brats. I loved the face rigging and the scenery rigging stations the most. The rest of the museum was more sparse and more dirty than I remember it being when I was a kid. So that was disappointing.

Took the kids here for the first time and they had a blast. the exhibits are so much fun and educational. Great place for kids and adults. There are exhibits for all ages. Will definitely be coming back.

The draw here are the traveling exhibits which need to be rated on their own merits. OMSI has attracted national tours of some truly fantastic exhibits which should be given due respect. Unfortunately, the rest of the museum itself has little to offer if you’re not under 10. It seems the museum board/curators have decided that their only audience is young children and their parents. Even the planetarium show is reduced to a scant 15 minutes as if catering to the attention span of a toddler. Two adults won’t leave the museum - or should I say enter it - without paying nearly $60. Museum memberships would save money but that would require wanting to go more than once. Here’s hoping for expanded offerings in the future.I have attached pictures of one of the more noteworthy features of the museum which traces the development of human life. Also attached are pictures from the recent King Tut exhibition.

A super fun interactive experience even for teens and adults We spent hours here and it still felt like we didn’t have enough time to experience it all! The staff is super helpful and kind and the whole experience is sort of magical

Used to love the place but since covid they have closed all the exhibits. It says online they are open but we went on 8-20-20 and they desk was open to tell us nothing was open and thanks for stopping by. What a waste of owning a membership!!

WORTH IT! whether a school trip for an annual experience, or a regular monthly trip, this place always satisfies.Youve got your puzzles, science exhibits, live sciences lab, chemistry lab, dinosaur bone, embryonic development exhibit, and on top of that a rotating exhibit of amazingness like Human Bodies, and Pixar. If THAT doesnt do it for you they have a submarine, a REAL submarine, you can go on. Ive heard legend that you can even have a sleepover inside... Just saying.Did I forget the words planetarium, turbine room... You need to go here! OMSI wins!

Fun place for all age kids, hand on learning science, lab chemistry, gravity, earthquake, water pressure, animals, art, and much much more to see learn and touch. But one thing I didnt like was parking lot fee $5?!?! Whhhhhy!?

Great place for kids & families. It is good for every age group. It is hands on! Well...Except for the submarine. They wont let us take it out or playfully stalk the Portland spirit! If youre down here in the spring, do a bridge walk over the Willamette and visit the cherry blossoms near the steel bridge!

The staff is really what makes the OMSI special. Locals - I highly recommended purchasing an annual pass and breaking things up into multiple visits, especially if your kids are under five.We went to the limited run Robot exhibit today (during spring break). Lines all over the place at the museum, but the special exhibit was pretty decent and all the kids got to take a turn on the interactive stations.

Seems like paradise for a kid. Me on the other hand did enjoy the charm of this place. I went during the day before my flight back home. The planetarium was really neat, but the show seemed short. I heard OMSI after dark is what you should do is youre an adult, which Ill be trying on my next visit.

We were under the impression that social distancing would be mandatory, and it was not. We were told we had an appointment and people would be allowed in at fifteen minute intervals, we got there and were told it was sold out and they werent really adhearing to the time slots anyway there was no one holding patrons accountable and huge groups of people were corralled from one room to another. If you are trying to stay socially distanced, do not take comfort in what omsi has published on their website, they want your money not your safety.

There are lot of science and technology things happens here every day every weekend. There is also Kids science play area am sure Kids will enjoy here. If you are 4 people then a yearly membership is worth and check Groupon for very good deals (40% less). I like the Submarine trip and my kids enjoyed it. We watched Incredible2 movie and enjoyed lot in big screen especially my kids enjoyed a lot. There are lot things to visit and this is re-visit place.

Excelente place to spend the day with your kids. Lots of interesting activities to learn science, math, physics and more. A very enjoyable place for adults as well. Consider going early to avoid long lines to buy your tickets.The eatery was very organized and staff is very efficient. Tasty food, fast service and you usually manage to find a table even when the place is busy.OMSI is a place you cant miss when visiting Portland, OR.

Took the Willamette Jet boat tour. It was so fun, witty captain/guide. It was a very hot day but we stayed cool the whole time.

Loves the Body Works exhibit. Highly recommend it

Omsi is great to take kids or adults to. My 2yo son loves to play with the foam blocks and water exhibits. We also love the submarine. I enjoy how the special exhibit changes every few months. We have a member pass which makes frequent visits better as you don’t feel like you need to do everything while you are here.

Christopher Marley is the best exhibit ever!! I LOVE that it was included in the admission price. We came back pretty much just to see that!Be aware of your have little kids that the regular science playground is shut down until spring for renovations, so there is just a consolation version (1/3 the size, not secure, no handy bathrooms). Otherwise, good times as usual.

Great Museum. There is so much to see, and it is very well organized. Be prepared for crowds though as it is very busy, especially on the weekends. The Planetarium schedule is awesome, and they always have great rotating exhibits. Pretty much everything is hands on, and there is something for everyone!

This place is amazing!!! A go to for kids and adults of all ages. If you are visiting Portland, you have to make the trip. The robots exhibit was by far our favorite. My 10 year old and 6 year old loved the coding, chemistry lab and cause and effect hands on exhibit the most. We only had 3 hours to spend and could have easily spent another 3 hours taking in everything OMSI had to offer. I am a frugal Mama, but this place was well worth every dollar spent!

Our girl scout troop visited OMSI for their scout family night and had a blast. We enjoyed looking at Venus, craters on the moon and the face of the moon, highly magnified. We also thoroughly enjoyed the robot experience- one of the girls favorite part was playing tic-tac-toe with a robot! We will definitely be back!

I thought OMSI will be fun just for the kids but it ended up being really fun for my husband and I so we became members. The STEM activities are endless and will really challenge your kid to think outside the box and be innovative. Ive had the zoo, childrens museum memberships and if I have to pick one, it will be this one.

Love this museum. Constantly updating displays. Very friendly and intelligent employees!

What a great museum! I took my 4 year old wondering if he’d be old enough to engage and he absolutely loved it. They had an amazing temporary exhibit on robots. We also loved the science playground. As a bonus, we’ve been trying to get him to accept that we’re having a little brother soon, and there was a huge display on human life in the womb. Very helpful to have visuals!

We went in between featured exhibits but still left there feeling like we didnt have enough time to see everything we wanted to. Awesome collection of exhibits and activities for the kids. Definitely check out the USS blueback submarine.

Overall family fun! I suggest going on weekdays or early in the day to get the best interaction due to less crowds! Beautiful views of the waterfront. Fun for all ages! Many various tour attractions (king tut is through end of january) from space, history, science and a kids / toddler area! Fun way of teaching and hands on learning

I had fond memories of this place from childhood, and decided to visit while in town for a few days. Personally I would say this is geared mostly towards children, but there are still some exhibits that adults can appreciate. The unborn baby exhibit is absolutely amazing.

We went to the Body Worlds exhibition. it was super interesting. it was a bit too crowded, though.

Came to town and asked around about what to do. Locals were unable to provide much help, so we went off the hotel provided map. 8 adults went to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Bought ticket for admission and extra tickets to the planetarium for the Dark universe show. The 30 min planetarium show was really cool and informative, but the museum itself was directed mainly for children. Great for the children, if you have them, but for adults it was not worth the money. A lot of labs and kid station and not much for adults. Had it not been for the planetarium it would have been a total bust. Submarine was closed for maintenance and main exhibit room was closed for maintenance. Also on a plus side is there is a bar with wine and beer, yeah! I had the Italian sandwhich and it was very yummy! Wife had beer can chicken sandwhich and hated it. Would I recommend it, if you have kids, yes. If not, no.

Nice challenging puzzles to solve. Good explanation of star systems in the planaterium. Robot revolution had very good exibits and demos of robots. Good experiments in the physics and chemistry lab.

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

Lots of really cool exhibits. Outstanding really. Great place to take kids. I found an unused wrist band, put it on and walked around all day for kids. I gave a 4 star due to the prices of admittance. Robotics not included in membership which probably should be included. Cant complain as I paid 0. Definitely more things to see than you can fit in 1 day so if you have a membership and kids definitely a good deal. I had a good time. There is a snack bar which is nice - waters and gatoradies

Very good science museum, especially all the little puzzles and the things one can do there. Its a little bit rundown (hard to avoid), but I loved the emphasis it lays on letting children (and grown-ups!) explore for themselves without too much guidance or explanation, e.g. the rolling-disk table.

Had a great time with my partner and really loved the King Tut exhibit!

A very interesting museum. As an engineer, I found it very intriguing for myself, let alone for kids. Engineering concepts such as shuttle launching, seismic waves, telephone, etc are delicately modeled in such a way that is useful not only for kids but also for adults whom are unfamiliar with the concepts. There are puzzles throughout the museum that, Ive got to admit, are sometimes difficult even for adults. Strongly recommend it and I regret that I didnt buy the ticket for the planetarium.

We have small children and enjoyed the science playground thoroughly during our visit. Spent a couple hours here and the kids loved it. Other exhibitions and installations are pretty cool to check out too.

The visiting Discovery of King Tut exhibit was incredible. My 10 year old nephew and I enjoyed the science lab, everything is super interactive. Ive also really enjoyed the OMSI After Dark events.

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

Very family oriented/educational and worth the visit! We came from Maple Ridge BC, this is our 3rd time here. With Canada Telus world of Science membership, your entry is free of up to 2 adults & 3 kids. Come visit!

Absolutely love it. King tutankhamun exhibit was incredible.

This place is a blast for kiddos and adults alike. Their attractions are fun and their employees are engaging. You can definitely learn a thing or two from the exhibits.

If you havent had a chance to check out the exquisite creatures exhibit yet you should! It was amazing!

Incredible! That pretty much sums it up :). We spent a day here but could have spent 2 easy. We took a tour of a submarine, watched an imax movie, hung out in the planetarium and so much more. The brain teasers and puzzles are awesome and everything was so much fun. Whole heartedly recommend.

Saw the Exquisite creatures exhibit today. Fantastic!

During COVID most of the exhibits are closed & the price to get into the current exhibit is WAY over priced. Don’t waste your money & definitely don’t bring your little kids because theyll be disappointed. Also the people at the front are so rude. I wish I could get my money back.

We took my great nephews to Omsi to see the robot exhibit. It was Spring Break and crowded, but they didnt 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.

Came here during robot week- a lot of options and a fun place to bring the kids. Would recommend planning on staying all day. And plan on packing your own lunch as the prices are high.We have a membership that gets us access to several museums around the Pacific Northwest.

Always love the exhibits here. Interactive and educational. The new exhibit, Illusion, was a great experiment in human perception. The exhibits that played with a variety of sensory perceptions and was a real mind trip. Thanks for always being awesome, OMSI!

Loved it! You need a whole day if youre going to do the ultimate experience. If you go to the planetarium sit directly across the entrance, right hand side, 2nd row in and the first few seats for the best experience. Dark universe was the best show!

Very nice museum. Great for kids, lots of play areas and interactive exhibitions. Planetarium Starry night live show is awesome and current robot exhibition too!

Great for kids, relatively informational, as well as interactive. I do wish more of the exhibits were more fully explained, but I dont think the museum is aimed at adults. If wed come with kids, it would have been a treat.

I really miss OMSI after dark during this COVID outbreak.

Excellent afternoon for a family outing. Plenty of fabulous learning opportunities and items of interest for all ages. Thoroughly enjoyed the submarine, earth science, turbine hall, illusions..money well spent as the children in our group ages six to sixteen all had a wonderful and memorable experience.

Excellent exhibits, throughout the year.

A friend recommended me this museum. It is a fun place but primary for kids. At the time when I visited it the museum was partially closed for renovations of some of the rooms.

Great for kids! But it would be nice if some of the exhibits considered an adult audience too. The laser show was fun though!

Awesome im a security guard here for the site

Marvelous experience. Cannot explain, must see.

Great place to take the kids while in Portland. Worth a visit! Get there early if possible and plan on staying at least 1/2 a day. The process of buying tickets was slow and laborious, but other than that, the experience was wonderful!

Great place for Children and for grown children like Me!!!

We were visiting the area and this place had good reviews. We usually like science/history museums so we decided to check it out. We were very disappointed. There are lots of activities if you have kids with you, but as adults we did not enjoy ourselves. We would definitely not go back.

My Daughter and I went to Omsi (3-21-19) a few days ago to see the new exhibits and visit the Dysney Pixar event which was very interesting. My daughter being 3 years old was having more fun climbing on Buzz light year and building robots. Over all the Pixar exhibit was definatly worth the extra money. If you want your child to get a lot of energy out the playground upstairs is definatly a great place to go! They have a huge sandbox, thousands of large lego blocks and trains and a play kitchen. There are several stations where she was able to learn about gravity and physics. Theres small library and events inside the playground all day long. Omsi also has the Planetarium and IMAX theater which are both amazing. Lets not forget about the hydro staion. There are so many things to do here that you would need a good 5 hours to enjoy it all.

Great place to gain more knowledge relate to science and technology

Nice and inrersting place

This place has been on our to do list for quite some time now. We had finally taken our family. I must say its totally worth it. If im not mistaken the featured exhibits are only 5 dollars a person and children under 3 are free. The planetarium is awesome. They also show certain movies in the theater they have. Jad a blast plan on returning. Excellent place for families.

Great place for little kids and big. Lots of hands on things. My youngest loves the sand box. I am annoyed that the main exhibit always costs more. And everything else seems to too. Like why have a 170+ membership and then still have to pay for the shows.