Family-Friendly Museums Portland

1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214 - 3356
(503) 797-4671
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~The science playground at OMSI is fabulous for so many different reasons. One of my favorite things about taking my daughter there is the huge variety of activities she can entertain herself with. it seems that no matter whether we visit alone or with a favorite playmate, she always gets so much from it and comes home completely exhausted. Me too! I also like that she is exposed to new and different activities and toys than what we have at home and that she meets and interacts with so many new children close in age.      Emmacafe, Portland mom of 22 month old

~We've been going to OMSI since my oldest was 1 and she loves it. I love that the Science Playground is contained and she loves all the different activities. Of course, when we're done playing, we have to go pet the cockroaches, rats, and other animals at the Life Sciences area!              KC, Tanasbourne Mom of 2 (9mo and 2)

~There are too many great things about this place to list. Many hands on projects and busy town is a great place to get together for play dates. Bring your lunch and plan on spending at least an hour here. Go early before the school busses of kids arrive!    Nikki, SE Portland Mom of 1

~As a mom of a younger toddler I have to give OMSI huge praises for their younger children's area. There is a water play area, a sand play area, a wooden blocks area, a "marketplace", a separate snack area, a place to color and create, a "construction zone", and a blocked off area for those younger babes under 18 months old.
There are a few family restroom facilities, and a nursing room for those mothers that are still a little afraid to Nurse in public. Not to mention the great long standing exhibits, and the frequently updated visiting exhibits. for parents of any age, this is the place to be. the Cafe has a variety of vegetarian options as well as many non vegetarian foods.
and, as a "grown-up" I LOVE going there, even without the kids. OMSI is A#1 for us!     Tiffany

~I cannot say enough good things about OMSI. Their are many things for every age and a whole day just isn't enough time to explore it all. There are great hands-on activities in each of the labs. Our membership allows us to get free planetarium shows, which is well worth it. They have terrific laser matiness and great shows about stars, planets, and the entire universe.      Beaverton Mom of 2