Minnesota Discovery Center

Minnesota Discovery Center is a nonprofit institution located in Chisholm, Minnesota. With 21 employees, the organization operates a museum, research center, and park spanning 660 acres. The center focuses on telling the story of the Iron Range, its people, and its culture through a variety of exhibits, programs, and research materials. The museum, a 33,000-square-foot facility, showcases artifacts, explores mining methods, delves into regional geology, and features traveling exhibits. A dedicated area within the museum highlights the life and work of former Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich, a native of Hibbing. Minnesota Discovery Center's Research Center, a 14,000-square-foot facility, houses a specialized library and archives. The 7,000-volume library focuses on the regional and local history of northeastern Minnesota, serving as a premier destination for genealogical research. Acting as a sanctioned government records repository, the archives contains over 4,000 collections, including government records, personal papers, organizational records, maps, photographs, and oral histories. Visitors can learn more about Minnesota Discovery Center by visiting mndiscoverycenter.com.