On Friday, November 17, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is hosting a media preview for the opening of its latest featured exhibition, ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems.

After viewing the exhibition, media guests will have the opportunity to speak with Nancy Stueber, president and CEO of OMSI, and Ian Brunswick, head of programming at Science Gallery Dublin and one of the original curators of the exhibition.

Friday's Timeline:
8:50 -- 9:00: Media arrival
9:00 -- 9:45: Exhibition preview
9:45 -- 10:00: Opening remarks with Nancy Stueber and Ian Brunswick
10:00 -- 10:30: Follow-up interview opportunities:
- Nancy Stueber, president and CEO of OMSI
- Ian Brunswick, head of programming at Science Gallery Dublin
- Anthony Murphy, artist and creator of Counter
- Karina Smigla-Bobinski, artist and creator of Simulacra
- Rox Vasquez, artist and creator of Synesthesia

RSVP to John Farmer via email jfarmer@omsi.edu or call 503.797.4517.

About Science Gallery
Pioneered by Trinity College Dublin, Science Gallery is a new kind of space where art and science collide--a porous membrane between the university and the city. Primarily oriented towards young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 years old, Science Gallery develops an ever-changing program of exhibitions, events and experiences on broad themes linking science, technology and the arts.

Since opening in 2008, Science Gallery Dublin has attracted over 3 million visitors and become one of Ireland's top 5 free cultural attractions. To date, exhibitions have ranged from light to love and from contagion to the future of the human species, and have travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and North America.

The diverse and provocative exhibitions encourage people to discover, express and pursue their interests in a friendly, sociable environment. Having received significant international recognition for its approach, Science Gallery is currently developing a Global Science Gallery Network. The Global Science Gallery Network was launched in 2012 with the support of Google and the aim of establishing Science Gallery locations in eight cities around the world by 2020, with the first planned to open at King's College London in 2018. For more information visit www.sciencegallery.com

About OMSI
Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums, a world-class tourist attraction, and an award-winning educational resource for the kid in each of us. OMSI operates the largest museum-based outdoor science education program in the country and provides traveling and community outreach programs that bring science learning opportunities to schools and community organizations in nearly every county in Oregon. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. For general information, call 503.797.4000 or visit omsi.edu.