Meeting & Event Planners Guide

Portland, Oregon

1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 797-4671 (503) 797-4000
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2,500
Max Capacity
0
Guest Rooms
NW Region
Region

Food

Catering Available In-House

Alcohol

Available On-Site

Features

  • A/V Equipment
  • WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor
  • Theatre
  • Street Parking
  • Handicap Access

About This Venue

OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

Featuring breathtaking riverfront views and exciting interactive entertainment, OMSI offers both a unique event experience and brain-powered fun. Located on the eastbank of the Willamette River in the heart of Portland, the museum features a renovated restaurant, 3 exhibit halls that offer hundreds of hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art move theater, a world-class planetarium and a real submarine. Ample parking, room to entertain 25-2500 guests, and an interactive experience make OMSI a sought after event destination.  An event at OMSI will impress your guests with built-in science entertainment and unparalleled service and is ideal for large receptions to small intimate dinners. 

OMSI is a great option for your next.......

  • Corporate or Social Event
  • Business Meeting or Seminar
  • Elegant or Casual Reception
  • Staff Appreciation
  • Holiday Celebration
  • Company Picnic
  • Team Building

VENUES 

Theory Restaurant

The perfect location for your next dinner or evening reception with waterfront views of the Portland skyline. Theory offers an open, airy floor plan with custom furnishings, reclaimed wood accents and a fireplace.

Exhibit Halls: Featured, Turbine, and Natural Sciences

Interactive and nationally acclaimed exhibits become a stunning backdrop for your private, after-hours event with each hall offering a different theme and a variety of seating and serving options.

Courtyard

Featuring a 30’ x 75’ tent, this outdoor space is popular for company picnics and evening receptions and features dynamic city views along the Willamette River.

Auditorium

A multi-functional space perfect for presentations, panel discussions, lectures and meetings.

Parker Room

Located on the top floor of the Turbine Hall, the Parker Room is ideal for small professional meetings and features river and city views.

Fishbowl

Originally the Theater projection booth, the Fishbowl is a creative space for small meetings, retreats or receptions.

The Empirical Theater

Book a private screening or hold a presentation, all on the largest screen in Portland!

Planetarium

Featuring a state-of-the-art projection system, the recently renovated Kendall Planetarium is a memorable venue for meetings, concerts, or private laser light shows.

Submarine

The US Navy’s last non-nuclear, fast-attack submarine is ready and waiting with hourly rental options.

Bridge Lot

This 2 acre gravel lot features stunning waterfront views and is perfect for concerts, festivals and other large outdoor events.

Space Details

Please contact us to plan your event

Space NameSq. Ft.DimensionsCeiling TheatreClassroomReceptionBanquet Rds Banquet RectExhibitsU-ShapeHollow Sq
Theory 9,500 95 x 75 20 100 30 350 N/A 200 N/S 28 38
Auditorium 3025 55 x 55 20 300 175 250 160 160 N/A 50 N/A
Courtyard 4500 35 x 75 12 180 60 300 215 215 N/A 45 N/A
Entire Museum 215,000 Multiple spaces Multiple 300 N/A 2500 650 650 N/A N/A N/A
Featured Exhibit 18,000 Multiple spaces 20 N/A N/A 500 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fishbowl 1200 40 x 30 20 50 32 50 24 24 N/A 20 N/A
Front Plaza 12,000 215 X 105 Outdoor 600 N/A 1,200 600 600 N/A N/A N/A
Natural Science Hall 8,925 85 x 105 20 N/A N/A 150 100 100 N/A N/A N/A
Parker Room 700 14 x 50 20 40 30 50 36 24 N/A N/A N/A
Turbine Hall 14,500 58 x 250 30 N/A N/A 500 150 150 N/A N/A N/A
Bridge Lot 81,340 415 x 196 Outdoor N/A N/A 5,500 800 800 N/A N/A N/A
Empirical Theater 5200 80' x 65' 50' 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Theory

Sq. Ft.9,500
Dimensions95 x 75
Ceiling20
Theatre100
Classroom30
Reception350
Banquet RoundsN/A
Banquet Rect.200
ExhibitsN/S
U-Shape28
Hollow Sq.38

Auditorium

Sq. Ft.3025
Dimensions55 x 55
Ceiling20
Theatre300
Classroom175
Reception250
Banquet Rounds160
Banquet Rect.160
ExhibitsN/A
U-Shape50
Hollow Sq.N/A

Courtyard

Sq. Ft.4500
Dimensions35 x 75
Ceiling12
Theatre180
Classroom60
Reception300
Banquet Rounds215
Banquet Rect.215
ExhibitsN/A
U-Shape45
Hollow Sq.N/A

Entire Museum

Sq. Ft.215,000
DimensionsMultiple spaces
CeilingMultiple
Theatre300
ClassroomN/A
Reception2500
Banquet Rounds650
Banquet Rect.650
ExhibitsN/A
U-ShapeN/A
Hollow Sq.N/A

Featured Exhibit

Sq. Ft.18,000
DimensionsMultiple spaces
Ceiling20
TheatreN/A
ClassroomN/A
Reception500
Banquet RoundsN/A
Banquet Rect.N/A
ExhibitsN/A
U-ShapeN/A
Hollow Sq.N/A

Fishbowl

Sq. Ft.1200
Dimensions40 x 30
Ceiling20
Theatre50
Classroom32
Reception50
Banquet Rounds24
Banquet Rect.24
ExhibitsN/A
U-Shape20
Hollow Sq.N/A

Front Plaza

Sq. Ft.12,000
Dimensions215 X 105
CeilingOutdoor
Theatre600
ClassroomN/A
Reception1,200
Banquet Rounds600
Banquet Rect.600
ExhibitsN/A
U-ShapeN/A
Hollow Sq.N/A

Natural Science Hall

Sq. Ft.8,925
Dimensions85 x 105
Ceiling20
TheatreN/A
ClassroomN/A
Reception150
Banquet Rounds100
Banquet Rect.100
ExhibitsN/A
U-ShapeN/A
Hollow Sq.N/A

Parker Room

Sq. Ft.700
Dimensions14 x 50
Ceiling20
Theatre40
Classroom30
Reception50
Banquet Rounds36
Banquet Rect.24
ExhibitsN/A
U-ShapeN/A
Hollow Sq.N/A

Turbine Hall

Sq. Ft.14,500
Dimensions58 x 250
Ceiling30
TheatreN/A
ClassroomN/A
Reception500
Banquet Rounds150
Banquet Rect.150
ExhibitsN/A
U-ShapeN/A
Hollow Sq.N/A

Bridge Lot

Sq. Ft.81,340
Dimensions415 x 196
CeilingOutdoor
TheatreN/A
ClassroomN/A
Reception5,500
Banquet Rounds800
Banquet Rect.800
ExhibitsN/A
U-ShapeN/A
Hollow Sq.N/A

Empirical Theater

Sq. Ft.5200
Dimensions80' x 65'
Ceiling50'
Theatre300
Classroom0
Reception0
Banquet Rounds0
Banquet Rect.0
Exhibits0
U-Shape0
Hollow Sq.0