Experts' Choice Award Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
What the experts agree on
OMSI's hands-on exhibits across five massive halls captivate kids and adults alike, with the standout USS Blueback submarine, planetarium, and Omnimax theater making it easy to spend a full day exploring.
“What's this museum all about? Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a magnificent museum that will keep the whole family entertained for days”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's "Hundreds of hands-on exhibits draw families to this interactive science museum, which also has an Omnimax theater and the Northwest's largest planetarium." Full review
goop "For obvious reasons, the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry is a kid’s dream: planetarium, check, robots, check, giant digital globe, check. " Full review
Where "OMSI is a hands-on museum where visitors, especially children, are encouraged to touch things, try experiments and question why things happen. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"OMSI features an outstanding array of hands-on exhibits, an Omnimax Theater, a planetarium and a submarine. Allot extra time for a visit to the Omnimax theater, the planetarium and the submarine." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tour the planetarium—and a retired Navy fast-attack submarine, the USS Blueback—at OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, which also hosts cool exhibits on topics like animation and renewable energy." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"OMSI features an outstanding array of hands-on exhibits, an Omnimax Theater, a planetarium and a submarine. Allot extra time for a visit to the Omnimax theater, the planetarium and the submarine." Full review
Frommer's "This modern science museum has five huge halls, and both kids and adults find the exhibits fun and fascinating. This is a hands-on museum, and everyone is urged to get involved with displays" Full review
Bon Appétit "The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is the city's cultural center, home to innovative exhibitions and the Northwest's largest planetarium, perfect for all ages"
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