Minnesota Discovery Center

The Minnesota Discovery Center, located on the edge of the Glen mine, is a museum that collects, preserves and interprets the history of Minnesota's Iron Ranges.

At the turn of the last century, explosive growth of iron mining attracted thousands to northeastern Minnesota. Their courage and tenacity transformed a sparsely populated wilderness into a culturally diverse industrial landscape.

Experience the story of Iron Range mining and immigration: the life, the work, the place and the people. Explore history and heritage exhibits, ride a vintage trolley to a former mining location (seasonal), marvel at spectacular mine views, see traveling museum exhibits, play in our Children's Discovery Area, and putt your way through 19 holes of mining themed mini-golf.

Also onsite, the Iron Range Research Center contains one of the largest genealogical and local history collections in the upper Midwest.  Researchers can access: books, census and naturalization records, microfilmed newspapers, passenger arrival records, oral histories, photographs, and more.  Visit the Research Center website.

Directions: Located on Highway 169, across from McDonalds, Delta Airlines and the Iron Man statue.

Admission: Museum is open year round:  Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day:  Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Labor Day to Memorial Day Weekend:  Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Trolley operations and mini-golf are seasonal; cost is $2 per person per activity. Daily admission is $5 for adults; $3 for students 3-17; children 2 and under, free. Tour guide recommended for groups. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Minnesota Discovery Center
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
800-372-6437
http://www.mndiscoverycenter.com