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ATTENTION VISITORS: OUR MUSEUM, TROLLEY, MINI GOLF, OUTDOOR EXHIBITS, RESEARCH CENTER, AND GIFT SHOP ARE OPEN!
*MDC IS FOLLOWING CDC AND STATE GUIDELINES AS THEY RELATE TO THE PANDEMIC.
Redhead Mountain Bike Park - OPEN - Redhead Mountain Bike Park, located at the Minnesota Discovery Center in beautiful Chisholm, is currently OPEN to the public. There are about 20+ miles of trails currently open. The Rim Trail remains temporarily closed. Redhead Grand Opening scheduled for Saturday, June 26th at the Minnesota Discovery Center (40+ vendors, short documentary release in MDC theater, free museum access, food beer garden, giveaways, tours, free public concert at 7pm featuring The Suburbs in the MDC amphitheater). Click here for details.
Summer Entrance/Redhead MTB Park Trailhead Facilities - MDC's Summer Entrance will act as the new trailhead facility and will be open to the public during our regular summer hours (Tuesday-Sunday).
Rustic Pig Food Court - OPEN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 11am-7pm - The Rustic Pig Food Court is open Thursday and Friday from 11am-7pm with the popular Bands, Brews, and BBQ every Thursday and Friday evening serving a new featured meat lovers and vegetarian entree and signature cocktail from 4pm-7pm and band 5-7pm each week. See events page for full menu and schedule.
Miner's Daughter Gift Shop - OPEN - The gift shop has moved back to its summer location and is open during our summer hours (Tuesday-Sunday, See below). The Miner's Daughter Gift Shop is lcoated inside the Summer Entrance at MDC as well as the new 30 West Bike Shop.
Trolley Tours - OPEN Check out the full schedule: 2021 Trolley Schedule.
MDC Museum - OPEN - The Minnesota Discovery Center’s award-winning 33,000 sq. ft. museum is open Tuesday-Saturday during our regular winter hours. Social distancing and masks are required.
The Iron Range Research Center (IRRC) - OPEN for in-person appointments. To contact the IRRC to make an appointment or if you have questions please call 218-254-7959 or email yourroots@mndiscoverycenter.com. The IRRC will continue fulfilling online and remote requests per our website. Late Night in the Research Center once a month!
19 Hole Mini-Golf Course – OPEN Check out costs here: Mini Golf Costs.
MDC Campus/Grounds - OPEN! Come spread out and enjoy the Minnesota Discovery Center's gorgeous 660-acre historic campus featuring walking paths, outdoor exhibits, iconic trolley, mini-golf, water features and fountain, and much more!
Welcome to the Minnesota Discovery Center! We're located in beautiful Chisholm, Minnesota, just three hours north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul and one and a half hours north of Duluth. Open year-round, we offer lots to see and do!
2021 Museum Summer Hours:
Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm
Monday: CLOSED
2021 Research Center Summer Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Location
Minnesota Discovery Center
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
Local Accommodations
For information on area lodging and camping, contact the Iron Range Tourism Bureau at (800) 777-8497 or visit their website at www.ironrange.org
Special Needs & Accessibility
Our museum and trolley are handicap accessible. Wheelchairs and strollers are available to our guests upon request. Please call ahead or email us if you require special accommodations - and we'll be happy to help!