Summer is (finally) here! The long Minnesotan winter is over (for real this time, no more surprise snow flurries) and here at MDC, we're opening up our outdoor facilities. Starting May 24th: Come... view our outdoor exhibits, ride the trolley, play a round of mini-golf, and more! Everyone needs Vitamin D 🌞—catch some rays exploring […]
It’s time for spring cleaning! MDC is holding a garage sale on Saturday, May 24th, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. We’ll be selling supplies, fixtures, small wares, and furniture that we don’t use anymore—but that you might need! Want to support your local museum? 💗💸 All proceeds from the sale are considered donations, and they will […]
Adventure season is here! 🛶 Starting Tuesday, June 3rd, the Minnesota Discovery Center’s mountain bike shuttle and kayak/canoe rentals are open to the public! 🚴♂️ You can rent a kayak or canoe, paddles, and lifejackets for just $15/hour, and we’ll shuttle you to the gorgeous Glen Pit Lake launch — totally free! 💦 Prefer to […]
Bands, Brews, & BBQ is back for the summer at MDC! Come join us on Thursday, June 5th, 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 first artist up on […]
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 […]
We’re kicking off our summer concerts with a very special guest — Minnesota’s own The Okee Dokee Brothers! 🌟🎤 This Grammy Award-winning 🏆duo is known for their toe-tapping bluegrass and American roots music that the whole family can enjoy—perfect for kids, parents, and everyone in between! 🎻 With songs inspired by nature and adventure, it’s […]
Bands, Brews, & BBQ is back for the summer at MDC! Come join us on Thursday, June 12th, 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 second group up on […]
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 […]
Explore the exciting world of paleontology at the Minnesota Discovery Center! Our hands-on summer camps offer an interactive learning experience about paleontology, what paleontologists do, and its connection to Northern Minnesota. Activities Include: 🦴 Digging for real fossils 🔎 Fossil sifting 🧽 Fossil cleaning 🧠 Identification and labeling Details: Below are the dates and age […]
Mountain biking is hard work. So is mining! Join MDC’s recreation staff in a two-wheeled guided tour of labor history using the Redhead MTB Park’s “Boneyard Loop.” This 1.5-hour activity includes a half-hour MTB safety/skills session followed by an interpretative mountain biking tour around the Boneyard (which is rated as a “green” beginner-friendly trail). Previous […]
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 […]
