OMSI

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is popular for kids interested in natural sciences, human development, lifestyle issues, and technology. There's even a submarine that's actually submerged in the Willamette River! But I wonder if many know about OMSI After Dark (an event held after hours on the last Wednesday of every month) for adults only?! Folks over 21 can leave the kids at home, get drunk and explore the exhibits themselves!

So after Ping last night, Michael and I ventured over to OMSI (he's never been!!!) and spent the evening solving puzzles, learning about wind & water, played in the physics lab, experienced an earthquake (in their Earthquake House), built a bridge, and played Connect Four with robotic arms (yes, Michael's a NERD!!! not me though :) haha

There were tons of labs and games, with various Portland vendors in between giving away samples of beer, vodka, juice, chocolate, etc. Their feature exhibit Scream! was on the science of fear... and we experimented with common fears - fear of falling, fear of animals, fear of shock, etc. which examines why our knees shake, our body sweats, and heart races when we're scared and how society affects our fears! It was pretty cool!... especially since I love being scared :D And so appropriate before Halloween!
The exhibit goes on until January - you guys should check it out!