THINGS TO DO
Trolley Tours
Step aboard our historic trolley! This interpretive tour takes passengers through Glen Location, the former mining community – immerse yourself in the history of the Iron Range.
Available Memorial Day through November – weather permitting.
Our trolley is wheelchair accessible up to two chairs at a time.
Call (218) 254-7959 or email to book a group or charter.
| DAYS | HOURS |
|---|---|
| MONDAY | CLOSED |
| TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. |
| THURSDAY | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. |
| FRIDAY & SATURDAY | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. |
| SUNDAY | 1 p.m., 3 p.m. |
| DAY | HOURS |
|---|---|
| THURSDAY | 3 p.m., 5 p.m. |
| SATURDAY | 1 p.m., 3 p.m. |
| MONDAY – WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY | CLOSED |
Mini Golf
Try our 19-hole mining-themed miniature golf course!
Available Memorial Day through November – weather permitting.
| DAY | HOURS |
|---|---|
| MONDAY | CLOSED |
| TUESDAY – SUNDAY | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Pricing is in addition to museum admission
| Non-Member | $4 / round |
| Member | $3.50 / round |
| Group Rate: Non-Member | $3 / round |
| Group Rate: Member | $3 / round |
Discover Pass holders can enjoy unlimited Trolley Rides and Mini Golf all summer
Summer Recreation Rentals
Canoes and kayaks are available for rent through MDC admissions. Minnesota Discovery Center members receive 10% off canoe and kayak rentals.
Bike rentals are available at 30 West Fitness & Recreation’s Bike Shop in the Minnesota Discovery Center’s summer entrance building.
| FULL DAY | HALF DAY | HOURLY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe Rentals | $59.00 | $37.50 | $32.50 |
| Kayak Rentals | $54.00 | $32.50 | $15.00 |
| Life Jacket Rentals | $10.00 |
Winter Recreation Rentals
The Minnesota Discovery Center offers snowshoe rentals at the admissions desk and guided snowshoe hikes.
Snowshoe Rentals
Offsite use (Redhead MTB Park) $10.00 (available 24 hrs)
Shuttle Service
(to trails and the beach)
The shuttle leaves the Minnesota Discovery Center (from the Summer Entrance) every hour on the hour between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is loaded on a first come first serve basis. Our experienced Recreation Attendants are available to help get you fitted in our rental gear, load/unload your equipment, and launch your canoe or kayak.
The shuttle can accommodate 11 people. We can also assist with hauling equipment (including bikes, kayaks, canoes, and hiking gear) for all 11 people.
Please call 218-254-7959 or visit the Admissions Desk to reserve rental gear. Due to limited capacity, rental reservations are encouraged but not required.
Shuttle Service
$6.00
Gift Shop
Our Gift Shop is stocked full of new merchandise from dozens of local and regional vendors and artists! Stop in and check out all the great new products that scream Northern Minnesota! Don’t forget, the Gift Shop is the exclusive retailer of Redhead Mountain Bike Park merchandise—all merchandise purchases with the official Redhead logo directly support the park’s trail maintenance fund.
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps and how their creation saved Minnesota during The Great Depression. Inaugurated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on April 5, 1933, CCC Camps provided work for unmarried young men between 18 and 25. This program began a long series of economic reforms under The New Deal.
During the CCC’s nine-year tenure, nearly 87,000 young men served in camps throughout the state. They primarily worked on projects in forestry, construction in state parks, and conservation. The men received room and board plus $30/month and were sent directly home to aid their families.
Veterans Memorial
This digital memorial honors the service of veterans in Iron Range communities (including Chisholm, Virginia, and Hibbing).
Mesabi Trail Access
To access the Mesabi Trail, park in the Minnesota Discovery Center parking lot.
Redhead Trails & Trailhead
Redhead MTB Park is a city-owned public park that is free to ride and open seven days a week, excluding rain days and/or seasonal changes.
Discover world-class mountain biking at Redhead MTB Park.
Carved from the walls of an abandoned water-filled iron ore mine pit, Redhead MTB Park offers outdoor enthusiasts an oasis of fun year-round. Redhead MTB Park has something for everyone—with 28 miles of hand-crafted, purpose-built mountain bike trails already on the ground and more on the way. Difficulty ranges from beginner to expert level, with a wide array of terrain features and options for riders to test their skills. Adventure seekers can also hike on designated trails, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and swim!
Redhead MTB Park FAQs
“The Redhead Mountain Bike Park, being built on 1,225 acres of former Iron Range mine land, is shaping up to arguably be the most scenic and unequaled mountain bike park in the Midwest.”
– Business North