Join us onย April 16 fromย 4:30pm to 7:30pmย for a night of brain-busting fun. ๐ง This fan-favorite event isย FREEย to playโplus, thereโs no admission fee to the MDC on Thursday nights, so you can check out the Museum before or after you play! Whether youโre flying solo or with friends, this is your chance to show off your […]
Quick Info! ๐๏ธ Dates: Jan. 8, Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, Mar. 12, Mar. 26, Apr. 9, Apr. 23 (all Thursdays) โฐ Time: 10:00am-12:00pm (each time) ๐ Location: Creative Lab, Heritage Park ๐ง Age Range: 3-12 years old ๐ธ Cost: FREE for Members, $5 per child/session for Nonmembers โ ๏ธ Note: Grown-up supervision is requiredโadults […]
Uncover your familyโs story at the MDC! Join us forย Late Night at the Research Centerย onย 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 youโre a beginner or an experienced researcher, weโre 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 fromย 4:30pm to 7:30pm.ย ๐ง This fan-favorite event is FREEย to playโplus, thereโs no admission fee to the MDC on Thursday nights, so you can check out the Museum before or after you play! Whether youโre flying solo or […]
๐๏ธ Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 โฐ Time: 4:00-7:00pm ๐ Place: MDCโs Heritage Park and Pavilion ๐ Age Range: All ages are welcome! ๐ธ Cost: FREE for all! ๐๏ธ Registration: Not necessary, just show up There are so many good ways to spend a summer in northeastern Minnesotaโlounging at lakes, playing in parks, swimming in […]
๐๏ธ Date: Tuesday, May 12 โฐ Time: 12:45-2:30pm ๐ Location: MDC ๐ Age Range: All are welcome! ๐ธ Price: FREE for MDC Members, general admission for Nonmembers ๐๏ธ Registration: No sign-up necessary, just show up! At this yearโs Iron Range Science & Engineering Festival (IRSEF), weโre 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! ๐๏ธ NEW DATE: Friday, May 22 โฐ Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm ๐ Location: MDCโs Taconite Square & Hall of Geology ๐ต Cost: FREE Come celebrate the official unveiling of the newly renovated Hall of Geology! The completely […]
๐๏ธ Date: Thursday, May 28 ๐ฐ๏ธ Time: 6:00-8:00pm ๐ Location: MDCโs Theater, the IRRC ๐ Age Range: Everyone is welcome! ๐ธ Cost: FREE Want to start your family history but donโt know how to, well... start? Come attend a genealogy โhow-toโ presentation with Alex Montcalm, MDCโs Research Center Specialist! During this FREE event, Alex will […]
Get ready, Minnesota! MDC's Amphitheater is the place to be on Thursday, June 11 โ The Band Perry and special guest Emily Ann Roberts are kicking off our 2026 Summer Concert Series. This is your chance to experience a night full of unforgettable country music, sing-along anthems, and star-studded performances under the open sky. ๐ซ […]
๐๏ธ Dates: Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, June 18 โฐ Times: 9:30am-12:30pm ๐พ Harvest Day: Thursday, August 20 from 4:00pm-6:00pm ๐ธ Pricing: $60/group* for Members | $75/group* for Nonmembers ๐ฆ๐ป Age Range: 3-7 years old โ๏ธ Adult supervision required! ๐ Registration: Call to sign up! 218-254-7959 As they say, "Life's a garden, let's dig it!" […]
๐๏ธ Dates: Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25 โฐ Times: 10:00am-4:00pm ๐ธ Pricing: $125/camper for Members | $150/camper for Nonmembers ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฆฐ Age Range: 8-12 years old โ๐ฝ Overflow Camp: Mon., Aug. 3 through Thurs., Aug. 6 from 10am-4pm โ๏ธ *Overflow Camp registrations will begin if the initial camp fills up. ๐ Registration: Call to […]
SAVE THE DATE! Every summer, MDC teams up with the St. Louis County Family Services Collaborative, Fairview Range, Ride MN, local practitioners, local vendors, and others to put on Youth Mental Health Night. ๐ง ๐ฉท The 6th Annual Youth Mental Health Night will take place on June 25th, 2026. Be sure to save the date on […]
