Get ready to hop, dance, and celebrate spring at our Easter Festival! 🐰🐣 After drawing 700+ attendees at our first-ever festival, this event is back on Saturday, April 4—and it’s going to be egg-stra unforgettable! Explore the Museum during our Egg Hunt 🥚🔍, meet the adorable animals from Cook’s Country Connection 🐾💕, and let the […]
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 […]
IMPORTANT: Due to installation delays, this event has been postponed to Friday, May 22. We apologize for any confusion and/or inconvenience, and we look forward to seeing you at the later date! Here is a link to the new date's event listing: NEW DATE: Hall of Geology Exhibit Renovation Opening Hey, Iron Rangers... our Hall […]
Range Fiber Arts Guild: Celebrating 50 Years of Creativity 🧶✨ Our next pop-up exhibit officially opens on Thursday, April 16, and it celebrates 50 years of creativity with the Range Fiber Arts Guild! This special showcase highlights the Guild’s study groups—including weaving, spinning, knitting and crocheting, and felting—and honors five decades of craftsmanship and education in […]
Join us on April 16 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 […]
Uncover your family’s story at the MDC! Join us for Late Night at the Research Center on Thursday, April 30, 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 […]
Join us for the last session of Thursday Night Trivia (just for this season, don't worry) on April 30 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. 🧠 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 […]
🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00-7:00pm 📍 Place: MDC’s Heritage Park and Pavilion 😁 Age Range: All ages are welcome! 💸 Cost: FREE for all! 🖊️ Registration: Not necessary, just show up There are so many good ways to spend a summer in northeastern Minnesota—lounging at lakes, playing in parks, swimming in […]
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, May 12 ⏰ Time: 12:45-2:30pm 📍 Location: MDC 😁 Age Range: All are welcome! 💸 Price: FREE for MDC Members, general admission for Nonmembers 🖊️ Registration: No sign-up necessary, just show up! At this year’s Iron Range Science & Engineering Festival (IRSEF), we’re thrilled to welcome special guest Maynard Okereke, known as […]
Hey, Iron Rangers! After a short postponement due to shipping/manufacturing delays... our Hall of Geology is getting a much-needed update! 🗓️ NEW DATE: Friday, May 22 ⏰ Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm 📍 Location: MDC’s Taconite Square & Hall of Geology 💵 Cost: FREE Come celebrate the official unveiling of the newly renovated Hall of Geology! The completely […]
🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 28 🕰️ Time: 6:00-8:00pm 📍 Location: MDC’s Theater, the IRRC 😁 Age Range: Everyone is welcome! 💸 Cost: FREE Want to start your family history but don’t know how to, well... start? Come attend a genealogy “how-to” presentation with Alex Montcalm, MDC’s Research Center Specialist! During this FREE event, Alex will […]
