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Minnesota Discovery Center, Chisholm, MN

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Minnesota Discovery Center

Chisholm museum and research hub covering the history, mining, and people of northeastern Minnesota's Iron Range.

1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN 55719 · Chisholm, MN

About Minnesota Discovery Center

This nonprofit complex in Chisholm combines a museum, a genealogical research center, outdoor recreation, trolley tours, a mining-themed mini golf course, and live music. Its museum tells regional stories ranging from ancient fossils to the traditions of indigenous and immigrant communities. The grounds include access to nearby trails and a former mine pit lake used for paddling and swimming. Its amphitheater hosts concerts, and the campus also honors former governor Rudy Perpich with a memorial.

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  • #mining history
  • #genealogy
  • #natural history
  • #trolley tours

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