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OMSI Planetarium, Central Eastside
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OMSI Planetarium

  • 4.5195 reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 5 pm

The OMSI Planetarium offers a dark, immersive dome experience blending science education with theatrical astronomy presentations. Expect visually stunning star shows, live-narrated programs, and special guest performances that make it ideal for families, students, and curious adults seeking a memorable, educational outing.

Quick answers

OMSI Planetarium in short

When is OMSI Planetarium open?

Mon closed; Tue–Thu 12–5 PM; Fri–Sat 12–7 PM; Sun 12–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit OMSI Planetarium?

It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is OMSI Planetarium indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does OMSI Planetarium cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is OMSI Planetarium?

1945 SE Water Ave Suite 200,Portland, OR 97214.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tue 3 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
Closed
tuesday
12–5 PM
wednesday
12–5 PM
thursday
12–5 PM
friday
12–7 PM
saturday
12–7 PM
sundayToday
12–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 OMSI Planetarium
  2. 2 South Waterfront Park · 8 min
  3. 3 Our Spot · 9 min
  4. 4 Portland Sports Bar & Grill · 10 min
  5. 5 Little River Cafe · 10 min
1945 SE Water Ave Suite 200, Portland, OR 97214(opens the map)DirectionsTo Central EastsideCall+15037974000Websiteomsi.edu

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 195 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Live performances
  • Scenic views
  • Art installations

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Central Eastside

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.