OMSI and the USS Blueback (museum ship)

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) at this address is a major science center featuring hands-on exhibits, an OMNIMAX/planetarium complex, and educational programs. The diesel-electric submarine USS Blueback (SS-581) is moored adjacent to OMSI and is preserved as a museum ship open for public tours. OMSI serves as a prominent institution for science education and outreach in Portland.