Uncover your familyβs story at MDC! The Research Center is extending its hours on Thursday, August 27, so you can peruse its resources at your leisure. It will be open from 10:00am to 8:00pm, and entry is FREE. Our friendly RC staff is super knowledgeable, super helpful, and will be thrilled to see you. ππ
π΅ββοΈ Curious about mountain biking? Try it for FREE! Have you ever wanted to try mountain biking but weren't sure where to start? This FREE event is the perfect opportunity for riders of all ages and skill levels to give one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports a try in a fun, welcoming environment. Hosted by […]
All good things must come to an end. Come join us on Thursday, August 27th, to enjoy wonderful music, chill brews, tasty food, and good times at the Summer of 2026βs FINAL Bands, Brews, & BBQ session featuringβ¦ MDCβs own Ryder Grove! πΈ When Ryder isnβt beautifying MDCβs campus as part of our Buildings & […]
ποΈ Dates: May 31, June 29, July 29, and August 27 β° Times: 9:00pm (each time) π Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!) β Age Range: 16 years old + π΅ Cost: FREE β Important: Bring your own headlamp! Redhead MTB Park is beautiful in the daytime, but have you ever experienced it […]
ποΈ Date: June 13, July 25, August 29 β° Time: 3:00pm each time π Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at MDCβs front desk) β Age Range: 18 years old + #οΈβ£ Capacity: 10 participants π΅ Cost: $30 (10% discount for MDC Members) βοΈ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 Join MDCβs Recreation Staff for an […]
Wild Roots Learning Community π Dates: Sep. 10, Sep. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 (all Thursdays) β° Time: 10:00am-12:00pm (each time) π§ Age Range: 3-12 y/o (younger/older siblings welcome!) π΅ Cost: $5/kid 3-and-older β FREE for MDC Members, kids 2-and-under, and accompanying grown-ups Wild Roots is a play-based learning group where […]
UPDATE: This outing is now SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who signed up! For those still interested, there are a few spots left for the September 19 outing. --- Paddle & Pints π When: September 10, 2026 | 5:00β7:30pm π Where: MDC and the Glen Mine Pit Lake π² Cost: $40 πββοΈ Participants: 21+ […]
β¨ Night of Discovery π Thursday, September 17 β 5:00-9:30pm An Evening of Discovery. An Investment in the Future. Join us for Minnesota Discovery Center's Second Annual Night of Discovery Gala on Thursday, September 17, from 5:00-9:30pm! It will be an unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment, and philanthropy. Set against the backdrop of MDC's beautiful […]
Paddle & Pints π When: September 19, 2026 | 2:00β4:30pm π Where: MDC and the Glen Mine Pit Lake π² Cost: $40 πββοΈ Participants: 21+ only, limited to 10 people π Registration: Click here! Experience an unforgettable evening on the turquoise waters of Glen Mine Pit Lake. Join Gary Kaunonen, MDCβs Education, Program, and Recreation […]
Wild Roots Learning Community π Dates: Sep. 10, Sep. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 (all Thursdays) β° Time: 10:00am-12:00pm (each time) π§ Age Range: 3-12 y/o (younger/older siblings welcome!) π΅ Cost: $5/kid 3-and-older β FREE for MDC Members, kids 2-and-under, and accompanying grown-ups Wild Roots is a play-based learning group where […]
Peer into the past with convenient extended Research Center hours on September 24, 2026! During Late Night in the Research Center, the RC will be open from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Our super friendly, super knowledgeable staff will be ready and eager to help you trace your family genealogy, investigate regional history, find a good book […]
π Fall Color Shuttle Van Tours π β°This Outing: Thursday, September 24 | 5:00pm πΈ Pricing: MDC Member: $10.00; Nonmember: $15.00 π Register Online: Click here! Experience the splendor of northeastern Minnesota's fall season while learning about the area's rich mining history! This fall color shuttle van tour takes you around the Glen Mine Pit […]
