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Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)

1945 SE Water Ave. | Inner Industrial / OMSI District 503.797.4642 Capacity - 300 people

About

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science & Industry) is Portland’s hands?on science and technology museum on the east bank of the Willamette, featuring exhibit halls, the Kendall Planetarium, the Empirical Theater, and the USS Blueback submarine. Founded in 1944, the museum has been at its current Central Eastside site—formerly PGE’s Station L—since 1992, anchoring a growing riverfront district with easy access to downtown over Tilikum Crossing. The Empirical Theater seats 300 for private screenings and presentations.

Getting there

Parking

Two large paid lots with 500+ spaces adjacent to the building; payment via the Parking Kitty app or onsite kiosks. Bus and accessible parking available.

Public transit

Adjacent to the OMSI/SE Water Ave MAX Orange Line station and the Portland Streetcar A and B Loop stop at SE Water/OMSI; easy bike and pedestrian access via Tilikum Crossing.