Mark your calendars, the Eli Young Band is hittin’ the MDC stage on Friday, June 20th — and it’s gonna be one helluva night! 🎸 This multi-platinum powerhouse of country music is ready to light up the night with all the hits you know and love.Hailing from Denton, Texas, the Eli Young Band has gone from local […]
Bands, Brews, & BBQ is back for the summer at MDC! Come join us on Thursday, June 26th, as well as Thursdays throughout the summer, to enjoy good music, good food, and good times. Admission is FREE—to both the museum and the music venue—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The third artist up […]
Come join us on Thursday, June 26th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for the 5th Annual Youth Mental Health Night—a fun-filled evening dedicated to promoting healthy living and mental wellness! Explore local mental health resources 🧠, enjoy educational activities 📚, and take part in exciting entertainment including vendors, games, prizes, and thrilling RideMN BMX stunt […]
Join an MDC tour guide for an interpretive stroll around Heritage Park! This experience highlights the common flora and fauna that are part of MDC’s natural ecosystem, and it particularly focuses on the identification of the dragonflies and damselflies that flitter through the flowers and leaves. This is an accessible, all-ages walk. The route is […]
Join an MDC tour guide for an interpretive stroll around Heritage Park! This experience highlights the common flora and fauna that are part of MDC’s natural ecosystem, and it particularly focuses on the identification of the dragonflies and damselflies that flitter through the flowers and leaves. This is an accessible, all-ages walk. The route is […]
UPDATE: This event has been CANCELLED due to thunderstorm and flood warnings. Stay safe! Start your engines and cruise on over to the Minnesota Discovery Center for the 14th Annual Iron Man Car Show! On Saturday, July 5, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, stroll through a stunning display of classic cars and trucks set along the […]
Bands, Brews, & BBQ is back for the summer at MDC! Come join us on Thursday, July 10th, as well as Thursdays throughout the summer, to enjoy good music, good food, and good times. Admission is FREE—to both the museum and the music venue—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The fourth group up […]
Step back into time with a Minnesota Discovery Center tour guide! This 1-hour interpretive hiking tour takes you through the unique, historical industrial landscape that MDC calls home. As you trek through the Redhead Trail System, you'll learn about the sometimes-hidden past of a mining environment in reclamation—and you’ll get in a good workout. This […]
Join us on Thursday, July 17, from 3:00pm to 7:30pm for a day full of fossils, fun, and family adventures at Family Discovery Day: Fossils X3! Presenters at this season's Fossils X3! session include youth campers from the week's Summer Paleo Camp who will be sharing their finds from a day in the field. Visitors […]
Get your paddle on! Join the Minnesota Discovery Center’s experienced tour guides as they take you into a watery world unique to the Iron Range. Learn about the Glen Pit Lake’s geology and limnology (AKA: lake science) while getting in touch with the serene side of a recreational paddle. The tour is 1.5 hours long […]
The fifth artist up on stage this summer is Steve Solkela, the “Overpopulated” One-Man Band! Words can hardly describe this chaotically creative musical multitasker. Using up to 21 instruments (all on his own) in his performances, Steve plays original songs and cover songs about the Iron Range. The accordion, which he started learning in high […]
UPDATE: The Iron Man Car Show has been RESCHEDULED for Sunday, July 20th! 14th Annual Iron Man Car ShowSunday, July 20th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMHosted by the Squires Car Club ALL AREA CLUBS WELCOME!Start your engines and cruise on over to the Minnesota Discovery Center for the 14th Annual Iron Man Car Show! […]
