THE MUSEUM
OF THE
IRON RANGE
What Will You DISCOVER?
Enjoy an unforgettable experience by visiting the Minnesota Discovery Center. Nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s famous Iron Range, this state-of-the-art nonprofit museum explores the land, the mines, the people, and the work.
Connect to the history of the Iron Range through numerous activities, including museum exhibits, a genealogical research center, trolley tours, outdoor exhibits, live music, and cultural events and programs. Discover a variety of recreational opportunities year-round, including hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, snowshoeing, mini golfing, and more.
General Information
As a nonprofit institution, the Minnesota Discovery Center is a museum, a research center, and a recreational park. We tell the story of the Iron Range - “The Land, The Mines, The People, and The Work” - through exhibits, interpretation, programming, and extensive research materials, including a 7,000-volume library collection.
Sprawling over a 660-acre campus, we represent the largest museum complex in Minnesota outside the Twin Cities. Our 33,000-square-foot museum showcases native artifacts, examines historical mining methods, and explores our regional geology. We also host traveling exhibits that demonstrate the spirit of the Iron Range.
