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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]