NOTE: The last day to enjoy winter recreation and rentals at MDC is Saturday, March 7! Enjoy a winter full of outdoor recreation opportunities featuring kicksledding, snowshoeing, and downhill sledding! 🌲 Hit the Trails: Explore our 5K trail system in Heritage Park, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced loops. Kicksled and snowshoe rentals are ready for […]
NOTE: The last day to book the Aurora Haus is Thursday, March 26! Experience winter like never before—dine, sip, and get cozy inside Aurora Haus, a winter igloo at the Minnesota Discovery Center! This magical, heated retreat is making its Iron Range debut, perfectly perched with sweeping views of Redhead MTB Park. Seating up to […]
Quick Info! 🗓️ Dates: Jan. 8, Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, Mar. 12, Mar. 26, Apr. 9, Apr. 23 (all Thursdays) ⏰ Time: 10:00am-12:00pm (each time) 📍 Location: Creative Lab, Heritage Park 👧 Age Range: 3-12 years old 💸 Cost: FREE for Members, $5 per child/session for Nonmembers ⚠️ Note: Grown-up supervision is required—adults […]
Uncover your family’s story at the MDC! Join us for Late Night at the Research Center on Thursday, February 26, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. During these extended hours, you can explore the rich history of your ancestors at your convenience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, we’re here to guide you. Best of all, admission to […]
The Research Center Presents: Blue-Collar Battleground: The Iron Range Labor Story 🗓️ Thursday, February 26, 2026 ⏰ 5:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 MDC Taconite Square & Theater 💸 Free and open to the public 🎟️ No registration required—just walk in Join us at the Minnesota Discovery Center for the next installment of our quarterly event series, The […]
