Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot
AvailableEV charging station in Portland, Oregon, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2 · 2 Level 1. US DOE AFDC station 33378.
At a glance
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot is a public EV charging station at 1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, Oregon, not attached to a charging network. It has 4 charging ports (2 Level 2 · 2 Level 1) with J1772 and NEMA 5-15 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 15, 2008.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 33378 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Museum |
| Open date | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
- NEMA 5-15 — Standard 120V wall outlet.
Pricing: Free
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot offer?
Of its 4 ports, 2 are Level 2 and 2 are Level 1. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. Level 1 ports are standard 120-volt outlets, the slowest way to charge. That is about 52% above the Oregon average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector; NEMA 5-15, Standard 120V wall outlet. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a museum location.
How does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot compare with other stations in Portland?
Portland has 303 charging stations in the DOE registry with 815 ports, the most of 194 cities and towns in Oregon. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Portland. Statewide, Oregon has 1,823 stations and 4,794 ports, the 17th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Oregon, Sutherlin, OR - Tesla Supercharger in Sutherlin, has 51 ports.
Who operates Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Oregon has 181 non-networked stations, 10% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Oct 15, 2008, one of 2 stations in Oregon with a 2008 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot have?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot has 4 charging ports: 2 Level 2 · 2 Level 1.
Does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 4 ports are 2 Level 2 · 2 Level 1.
What connectors does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot have?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot has J1772 and NEMA 5-15 connectors.
Is charging at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot open to the public?
Yes. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot is at 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214. Its coordinates are 45.50840, -122.66467.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 33378, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot, Portland, OR (AFDC station 33378)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/oregon/oregon-museum-of-science-and-industry-omsi-south-parking-lot-33378 (data as of October 12, 2026).