Time: 11:00am-4:00pmSpecial Speaker Session: 4:30-5:30pm Cost: Free admission for MDC members. Regular admission fees apply for non members. (No extra charge for the event! 🎟️) Bring the whole family for a day of dino fun and fossil-filled discoveries! We'll have real fossils from the Iron Range on display — perfect for little paleontologists and […]
When: Saturday, April 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm Puzzle Swap begins at 1:00pm Competition starts at 2:00pm Where: Taconite Square inside the Minnesota Discovery Center Details: Come show off your puzzle prowess! 🎉 $40 per team (maximum 4 members per team) Purchase tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/minnesotadiscoverycenter/1617502? Includes admission to the museum for team members 🏛️ Each team […]
Enjoy a hoppin' good time for the whole family at our Easter Festival on Saturday, April 12th from 10am-1pm! 🐇🐣 Get ready for an egg-citing Easter Scavenger Hunt—searching for hidden treasures all around the museum! Plus, meet the adorable animals from Cook's Country Connection! 🐾💖 There’s something fun for everyone: 🎨 Face Painting 🖍️ Coloring […]
Late Night in the Research Center (the last Thursday of every month) Uncover your family’s story at the MDC! We’re extending our hours so you can explore the rich history of your ancestors. Join us for the next Late Night at the Research Center on Thursday, April 24th, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Whether you're […]
Calling all Jane Austen fans! Prepare to immerse yourselves in the captivating world of Regency England and the untold stories within the Austen family. PBS North and the MDC are thrilled to invite you to a special screening of the first episode of the highly anticipated Masterpiece presentation, “Miss Austen”! Mark your calendars for Saturday, […]
Presented by Minnesota Power, an ALLETE Company: From Tuesday, April 29th, to Thursday, May 1st, seventh-grade students from across the Taconite Relief Area will be coming to the MDC for the 14th annual Iron Range Science & Engineering Festival! Students will participate in hands-on STEM activities designed to ignite their curiosity and inspire future careers in […]
Come experience an elevated yoga session on Wednesday, April 30th, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in the MDC's stunning scenic overlook. Led by Cheyenne Mikkola-Rahja, a seasoned yoga practitioner with 8 years of experience in Northern Minnesota, this class offers breathtaking views of the Redhead MTB Park as you embrace the benefits of yoga. Each session […]
Join us for Thursday Night Trivia on May 1st from 6:00pm - 7:30pm, for a night of brain-busting fun. It’s FREE to play—plus, there’s no admission fee to the MDC on Thursday nights! Whether you’re flying solo or with friends, this is your chance to show off your smarts! Trivia starts at 6:00pm sharp and wraps up around […]
Come experience an elevated yoga session on Wednesday, May 7th, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in the MDC's stunning scenic overlook. Led by Cheyenne Mikkola-Rahja, a seasoned yoga practitioner with 8 years of experience in Northern Minnesota, this class offers breathtaking views of the Redhead MTB Park as you embrace the benefits of yoga. Each session […]
Sunday, May 11 10am–3pm First seating: 10am | Final seating: 1:30pm Taconite Square | Minnesota Discovery Center $38 Adults | $18 Kids under 12 | FREE for Kids 5 & under Cash bar available – beverages not included Celebrate the MVP of your life—Mom! She deserves to be pampered, and what better way than with a mouthwatering brunch spread? We’re […]
Join us for Thursday Night Trivia on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, for a night of brain-busting fun. This will be ❗THE LAST SESSION❗ of trivia for the season. It has been a big hit with MDC's guests, so whether this will be your first time attending, or if you have made […]
Summer is (finally) here! The long Minnesotan winter is over (for real this time, no more surprise snow flurries) and here at MDC, we're opening up our outdoor facilities. Starting May 24th: Come... view our outdoor exhibits, ride the trolley, play a round of mini-golf, and more! Everyone needs Vitamin D 🌞—catch some rays exploring […]
