Take life by the handlebars and celebrate Portland’s favorite form of transportation at Bicycle Day, a new event hosted by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and the Community Cycling Center. Learn about safety, maintenance, and cycling’s health benefits July 26 at OMSI.

Ever wanted to push the buttons on that cool exhibit at OMSI but can’t get a chance because kids are having all the fun with it? Perhaps you’d like to enjoy a glass of wine as you peruse ancient dinosaur bones from China? Or discuss the science of brewing with a local brewer? Now you can do all that and more at OMSI After Dark, a museum evening geared for the 21 and over crowd complete with appetizers, wine, beer, and science fun!

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) has been awarded Salmon-Safe certification by Salmon-Safe, an independent non-profit organization. Salmon-Safe offers the nation’s first and only peer-reviewed certification program linking land management practices with the protection of urban watersheds. The certification follows an extensive on-site inspection of the OMSI facilities by expert inspectors to verify the property is designed and managed to protect water quality and fish habitat. OMSI is the first science museum in the country to be awarded the Salmon-Safe certification.

PORTLAND, OR (June 9, 2008) OMSI will announce the winners of its first-ever astronomy photo contest during a special reception on Friday, June 20, from 5:00-6:00p.m. outside OMSI's Harry C. Kendall Planetarium. Refreshments will be served, and the 12 winning photos, ¬one grand prize and 11 honorable mentions, will be on display. The 2009 “Stellar Skies” calendar, in which the winning photos appear, will be available at a discount at the event. Following the reception, the calendar will be available for purchase in the OMSI Science Store and online at www.omsi.edu for $13.99

Portland, OR (June 3, 2008)—View rare and beautiful shells from around the world at the 43rd Annual Shell Show, presented by the Oregon Society of Conchologists (OSC) and hosted by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) June 19-22 in the OMSI Auditorium. Entrance to the show is included with paid museum admission.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will offer space exploration enthusiasts a front-row seat for NASA’s Phoenix Lander touch down on Mars. Scheduled for May 25 at 4:36 p.m. PDT, Phoenix will parachute from orbit and touch down on the outskirts of Mars' northern polar ice cap, joining the Mars exploration rovers Spirit and Opportunity.

PORTLAND, OR (April 28, 2008) − The American Association of Museums (AAM) has announced the election of Nancy Stueber and six other members to its Board of Directors. Stueber will assume her role as a board member at the conclusion of the AAM annual meeting on May 1, 2008. The AAM board is comprised of a chair, vice chair, immediate past chair, and 18 members-at-large. All appointees are museum professionals from institutions diverse in type, size, and geographic location.

The Micro-Enterprise Inventor's Program of Oregon (MIPO) invites the public to meet 25 local inventors as they showcase their work at the 2008 Oregon Inventors Showcase on Saturday, May 3 at OMSI. The event, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will also include the “Oregon Best Invention Contest” with prizes including financial support and resources to help develop the winner's invention. The public can help judge the contest, voting on the day of the showcase for the inventor who will receive the People's Choice award and prize.

PORTLAND, OR (April 9, 2008) — The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will honor its more than 400 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 27- May 3. OMSI is hosting a number of special activities leading up to the week, beginning with a volunteer appreciation celebration and awards presentation Sunday, April 13 in OMSI’s historic Turbine Hall. This year OMSI will recognize more than 100 volunteers who have contributed at least five years or 2,000 hours of service, with 13 of those having contributed more than 20 years or 5,000 hours of service.

Portland, OR (April 1, 2008) The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) will host a new community event, Seeds of Science, April 19-20. Seeds of Science will feature over 20 exhibitors sharing their knowledge about sustainability in the food we eat and grow. Featured activities include local nurseries and community gardeners discussing landscaping and backyard farming and a special farmer’s market featuring vendors who provide food for OMSI’s Market Café.

Portland, OR (April 8, 2008) The Port of Portland has partnered with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) to sponsor the cargo crane that is part of OMSI’s Engineer It! exhibit found in the historic Turbine Hall. The cargo crane directly connects the physics of movement with the day-to-day operations of the Port of Portland, one of our region’s key economic drivers.

Bank of America and The Boeing Company have collaborated to present $2 Days at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Beginning April 6, OMSI visitors will pay only $2 per person for general admission on the first Sunday of each month.