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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
Get ready to experience the magic, music, and charisma of one of the greatest rock bands of all time! On Thursday, July 24th, the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, MN will come alive with the epic sounds of Killer Queen, the world-renowned tribute band honoring the legendary Queen. With over 25 years of touring […]
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 […]
Uncover your family’s story at the MDC! We’re extending our hours so you can explore the rich history of your ancestors. Join us for Late Night at the Research Center on Thursday, July 31st, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, we’re here to guide you. Best of all, admission to the Iron Range Research Center […]
