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About Minnesota Discovery Center

Located at 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN 55719, the Minnesota Discovery Center (formerly Ironworld/Iron Range Interpretive Center) offers versatile spaces for concerts, fairs, weddings, private meetings, and community events. With a total event seating capacity of about 1,600 across its Amphitheater, Pavilion, and museum spaces, MDC is a practical, dependable choice for organizers seeking straightforward logistics and a welcoming, community-focused setting. The venue is well-suited to a range of genres and formats, from large-scale performances to intimate gatherings.

We’ve got you covered with clear details on seating, parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your plans quickly and confidently.

Seating at Minnesota Discovery Center is designed to accommodate different event formats: Amphitheater (capacity 1,689), Pavilion (300 total, 200 theater seating), Museum spaces including Theater (150), Dining Room (80), and Taconite Square (75). For events, the practical total seating capacity centers around 1,600. Parking is available in paid lots around the venue area. Transit access is convenient via Arrowhead Transit connections to Range Regional Airport (HIB) in Hibbing, with the nearest commercial air service to MSP via HIB. For travelers, the Chisholm Inn & Suites sits directly across the highway at 501 Iron Drive, offering convenient lodging. When planning, consider event flexibility across the Amphitheater, Pavilion, or museum galleries to fit your guest list and budget. We’ve highlighted nearby hotels and restaurants to streamline arrangements, including trusted affiliate partners.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN 55719.
  • Venue type: Gallery or museum with multiple event spaces (Amphitheater, Pavilion, Museum spaces).
  • Seating/chart details: Amphitheater capacity 1,689; Pavilion capacity 300 (200 theater seating); Museum - Theater 150; Museum - Dining Room 80; Museum - Taconite Square 75.
  • Total seating capacity for events: 1,600.
  • Parking: Paid parking in the area.
  • Transit: Nearest commercial air service at Range Regional Airport (HIB) in Hibbing (Delta to MSP); Arrowhead Transit provides connections to HIB.
  • Nearby hotels: Chisholm Inn & Suites located across the highway from MDC (501 Iron Drive).
  • Notable events hosted: Polka fests, concerts, fairs, and a variety of private events; MDC also hosts weddings and private meetings.
  • Renamed and historical note: Opened as Ironworld/Iron Range Interpretive Center, renamed Minnesota Discovery Center in 2009.