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 […]
Step into a winter wonderland on a special lunar eclipse edition of our guided snowshoe hike! Join us for a 3-mile round-trip adventure to the historic Glen Location. Led by a member of MDC’s Recreation Team, you will hear fascinating stories about our local history and will learn interesting tidbits about the nature surrounding you. […]
Join us on March 5 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm for a night of brain-busting fun. 🧠 This fan-favorite event is FREE to play—plus, there’s no admission fee to the MDC on Thursday nights, so you can check out the Museum before or after you play! Whether you’re flying solo or with friends, this is your chance to show off your […]
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 […]
🗓️ Date: Saturday, March 14 ⏰ Time: 11:00am-4:30pm 📍 Location: MDC’s Taconite Square 💸 Cost: $40/team #️⃣ Capacity: 15 teams (1-4 people per team) per level (beginner and advanced) ✋🏽 Registration: Sign up here > https://buytickets.at/minnesotadiscoverycenter/2063485 Attention all puzzle lovers! Come compete against your fellow dissectologists (Vocabulary time! That’s a fancy term for jigsaw enthusiasts.) […]
Join us on March 19 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm for a night of brain-busting fun. 🧠 This fan-favorite event is FREE to play—plus, there’s no admission fee to the MDC on Thursday nights, so you can check out the Museum before or after you play! Whether you’re flying solo or with friends, this is your chance to show off your […]
🗓️ Date: Saturday, March 21 ⏰ Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm 👧 Age Range: For kids 3-7 years old (with an adult present) 💸 Price: $10 per group (for example, if three siblings sign up, it's $10 flat for the whole group) 🎟️ Registration: Just show up at the front desk! No reservation necessary. Explore a […]
🗓️ Date: Saturday, March 17 ⏰ Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm 👦 Age Range: For kids 8-12 years old 💸 Price: $10 per group (for example, if three siblings sign up, it's $10 flat for the whole group) 🎟️ Registration: Just show up at the front desk! No reservation necessary. Strap on your snowshoes and travel […]
Come out for an evening full of purposeful networking, great conversation, and delicious hors d'oeuvres at the Minnesota Discovery Center! Connect with local professionals and learn about MDC—your regional partner in history, research, and community events. This event is FREE to local business professionals and open to both Laurentian Chamber members and the Chamber-curious. Event […]
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, March 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 […]
Come celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the (in)famous “Hibbing 7”! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 26 ⏰ Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm 📍 Location: MDC’s Taconite Square and Theater 💵 Cost: FREE ✍️ Registration: Not necessary, just show up! During this educational evening, Allyse Freeman (MDC’s Museum and Research Center Director) will talk about Minnesota’s longest strike, […]
