Minnesota Discovery Center

Minnesota Discovery Center
The Minnesota Discovery Center summer entrance
Location1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, Minnesota, USA
Coordinates47°28′41″N 92°53′46″W / 47.47806°N 92.89611°W / 47.47806; -92.89611
TypeHistory, industry
Websitewww.mndiscoverycenter.com

The Minnesota Discovery Center, formerly known as Ironworld Discovery Center and originally as the Iron Range Interpretive Center, opened in the 1977 outside Chisholm, Minnesota, United States. It showcases northeastern Minnesota's "history and future" and includes a museum, entertainment venue, research center and library, and a park. The site offers various community programs and events including Polka fests, concerts, and fairs. The property includes a memorial to Rudy Perpich and holds historical documents and artifacts related to mining in the Iron Range.