November is shaping up to be a busy month at OMSI, with a little something for everyone in the family! From hunting for Sasquatch and exploring hands-on science activities to watching Godzilla take over the big screen, there’s plenty to keep curious minds entertained. Families can also take advantage of OMSI’s popular $5 admission day, while adults can enjoy an evening of gaming, science, and drinks at OMSI After Dark. Whether you’re looking for a fun outing with the kids or a night out without them, here’s what’s happening at OMSI this November!
OMSI $5 Days (link)
Sunday, November 1, 2026
$5 Days at OMSI are changing to include more than Sundays! Join OMSI on $5 Days for discounted admission! Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine, as well as select special exhibitions, can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days.
We anticipate higher traffic on these days and encourage guests to purchase tickets in advance online, particularly with the timed tickets for the feature exhibit.
Upcoming $5 Days:
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Monday, January 25, 2027
Sunday, February 7, 2027
Thursday, March 4, 2027
Thursday, April 22, 2027
Sunday, May 2, 2027
$5 | Advance tickets recommended
Curiosity Kids (link)
Chiquitines curiosos (enlace)
Sasquatch Science Team: November 14
Become a Nature Detective: November 21
Design and Discover: November 7 + November 28
Curiosity Kids programs at OMSI allow children ages 3-5 years old, along with their families, to explore early science and engineering concepts. These bilingual programs are designed to build STEAM skills and nurture the special connection between adults and children.
Tickets: Youth $30.50 (includes $15 program fee) | Adults & Seniors $22.50
Includes same-day general admission to the museum.
Science Pub: Convergent Evolution (link)
November 4 | 7-9 pm | Doors 6 pm | Held at McMenamins Mission Theater
Nature’s Copycat: Convergent Evolution Throughout Time with Nico Spadafora, Paleontologist, Founder of The Fossil Team.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Turns out, nature seems to agree! From the fossil record to the animals living around us today, evolution has a funny habit of coming up with the same solutions again and again. Different animals can end up looking remarkably alike and sometimes even behaving alike despite evolving completely independently. This fascinating phenomenon is called convergent evolution. We’ll explore how it happens, why evolution keeps repeating itself, and what these evolutionary “reruns” can tell us about the incredible diversity of life on Earth.
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over. $8 suggested donation | Advance tickets recommended
Godzilla Minus Zero – Opening Night Event (link)
November 6 | 6 pm + 9 pm
Regular Screenings November 7-19
War reduced Japan to zero, and Godzilla plunged it into minus. Two years have passed since then, and the country has faced agonizing struggles to achieve recovery and finally reclaim its daily life. Just as humanity managed to cling to a hard-won peace, a new threat strikes, crushing hope in an instant. There is no third time. Everything ends here.
Opening Night Tickets:
$22 Adults, $20 Seniors, $17 Youth | OMSI Members receive $5 off admission
Opening Night Tickets include movie snacks, a beverage (either alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and door prizes. Each attendee will also receive a pass for free museum admission on a future date.
Regular Screenings:
$9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive 50% admission
Reel Science: Roadless (link)
November 19 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
A film and discussion with Robert Lester, Roadless Project Leader, about the proposed Ambler Mining Road in Alaska. Roadless follows three adventurers as they set out on foot through the Alaskan wilderness with a goal: to follow the entire 211-mile length of the proposed Ambler Mining Road. It is an adventure film about endurance and natural beauty, while exploring what could be lost if the Ambler Road is built.
Tickets: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 youth; OMSI members receive 15% off
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