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Oregon · United States
Pass by this incredible museum of hands on discovery, scientific adventure and fascinating rotating exhibits from around the world. Lucky guests can even participate in an over-21 late night visual and auditory transcendental experience at the world class Omnimax theater, which shows everything from surfing documentaries to laser light shows to Hubble deep field space telescope imagery of the origins of the cosmos...all set to music and light shows that dazzle the senses and expand the mind!
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11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Welcome to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, an institution affectionately known by locals and visitors alike by its acronym. I am delighted to be your scholarly companion today as we traverse this remarkable landscape…
Listen in the app2The Turbine Hall: Physics and Engineering
We now enter the vibrant expanse of the Turbine Hall, a space dedicated to the foundational principles of physics and the rigorous disciplines of engineering. The ambient noise here is a beautiful, chaotic symphony of learning. …
Listen in the app3The Chemistry Laboratory
Leaving the mechanical clatter of the engineering space, we transition into the highly focused environment of the chemistry laboratory. The very atmosphere shifts here, becoming slightly more formal. …
Listen in the app4The Earth and Paleontology Labs
From the molecular manipulation of the chemistry lab, we now dramatically expand our perspective, diving deep into the geological history of our planet. Welcome to the Earth and Paleontology Labs. …
Listen in the app5The Life Lab and Prenatal Development Center
Having explored the rocky foundations of our world, we now turn our analytical gaze to the astonishing complexities of biological existence. We enter the Life Lab, a space pulsating with organic energy. …
Listen in the app6Special Exhibition: Body Worlds
We now cross the threshold into the special exhibition galleries to experience a profoundly unique intersection of art, science, and mortality. We are entering Body Worlds, an exhibition famously created through the…
Listen in the app7Special Exhibition: The Science Behind Pixar
Continuing our exploration of specialized galleries, we step into a realm where high level mathematics, computer science, and artistic storytelling seamlessly converge. Welcome to The Science Behind Pixar. …
Listen in the app8The Space Science Area and Planetarium
Having explored the depths of the earth, the intricacies of the human body, and the digital landscapes of animation, we now cast our scholarly gaze upward, toward the infinite expanse of the cosmos. We find ourselves in the Space…
Listen in the app9The Willamette Riverfront: Approaching the Submarine
We now exit the climate-controlled comfort of the main museum complex and step out into the brisk air along the eastern bank of the Willamette River. The sensory shift is immediate. …
Listen in the app10Inside the USS Blueback: The Torpedo Room
Having successfully navigated the steep descent through the primary hatch, we find ourselves standing deep within the pressure hull of the USS Blueback. The physical sensations are intense and immediate. …
Listen in the app11Closing
As we emerge from the depths of the Willamette River and return to the main concourse near the museum store, I invite you to take a deep, grounding breath of the expansive air. Our journey through the Oregon Museum of Science and…
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What is Oregon Museum of Science and Industry?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a place in Oregon · United States with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Oregon · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.5084, -122.6660 |
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