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 […]
🗓️ Date: February 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00am-4:00pm 📍 Location: Discovery Hills Sled Park, Heritage Park Trail System 👧 Ages: All ages are welcome! 💸 Price: FREE! Join us for a FREE family-friendly event that celebrates the wonders of winter in the way northern Minnesotan know best: outdoors! We’re partnering with WonderTrek Children’s Museum of […]
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: Thursday, February 12 ⏰ Time: 4:00-8:00pm 😁 Age Range: All are welcome! 💸 Price: FREE Come join us for Game Night on Thursday, February 12, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm! We're turning our Dining Room into the ultimate gaming spot. We've got board games, card games, and cribbage! (This is Minnesota, eh. Of course […]
Update: This event is now SOLD OUT! We look forward to seeing. you on Valentine's Day! 💖 Valentine’s Day Dinner & Movie 🎬 🗓️ Date: Saturday, February 14 ⏰ Time: 5:00-9:00 PM 📍 Place: Taconite Square, Theater 💸 Cost: $65 per person — includes appetizers, dinner, and dessert! 🍰 Treat yourself to an unforgettable Valentine’s […]
🗓️ Date: Saturday, February 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, February 21 ⏰ 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
