Minnesota Discovery Center
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. Its home town is Chisholm. A drive of 3.4 mi reaches Greyhound Bus Museum.
A museum inside Chisholm
Winters are cold
January nights drop to -2°. When to go ↓
Hibbing is the nearest base
Hibbing is 6 miles southwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Range Regional (HIB) has airline service, about 7 miles from Minnesota Discovery Center.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Below are typical highs and lows near Minnesota Discovery Center.
Minnesota Discovery Center
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 The property includes a memorial to Rudy Perpich and holds historical documents and artifacts related to mining in the Iron Range.
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Towns to stay in near Minnesota Discovery Center
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Hibbing (5) and Nashwauk (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Minnesota Discovery Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm | in town | — | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 4,625 | $109K | C |
| Hibbing | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 15,823 | $130K | A− |
| Nashwauk | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 4 4 hostels | 957 | $112K | — |
| Eveleth | 16 mi east | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,381 | $98K | C− |
| Nashwauk Township | 15 mi west | 20 min | 4 4 hostels | 1,657 | $141K | — |
| Virginia | 18 mi east | 25 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 8,187 | $121K | C− |
| French Township 62% vacation homes | 14 mi north | 20 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 553 | $358K | — |
| Cherry Township | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 837 | $228K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Minnesota Discovery Center
These lie within 69 miles as the crow flies.
13 mi MuseumGreyhound Bus Museum
39 mi State parkLake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
68 mi National forestSuperior National Forest
61 mi MuseumLake Superior Railroad Museum
61 mi Zoo & aquariumGreat Lakes Aquarium
61 mi MuseumDuluth Depot62 mi Zoo & aquariumLake Superior Zoo
64 mi MuseumFairlawn MansionPhoto credits
Greyhound Bus Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Superior National Forest: No machine-readable author provided. MisterSquirrel~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · Lake Superior Railroad Museum: User resedabear on Flickr, CC BY 2.0 · Great Lakes Aquarium: Tmajewski, Public domain · Duluth Depot: Hikki Nagasaki, Public domain · Fairlawn Mansion: Nfarmakes, CC BY-SA 4.0
Minnesota Discovery Center: common questions
Is Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm?
Yes. It’s inside Chisholm, MN.
When is the best time to visit Minnesota Discovery Center?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–78°.
What is the closest airport to Minnesota Discovery Center?
Range Regional (HIB), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 180 miles.
Where should I stay near Minnesota Discovery Center?
Hibbing (6 mi, 5 places to stay), Nashwauk (14 mi, 4 places to stay) and Eveleth (16 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Chisholm
Questions and tips go in Chisholm’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.