Ironworld Discovery Center

Ironworld Discovery Center, located on the edge of the Glen mine, is a museum that collects, preserves and interprets the history of Minnesota’s Iron Ranges.

The explosive growth of iron mining attracted thousands to northeastern Minnesota. Their courage and tenacity transformed a sparsely populated wilderness into a culturally diverse industrial landscape.

Experience the story of Iron Range mining and immigration: the life, the work, the place and the people. Explore history and heritage exhibits, ride a vintage trolley to a former mining location, marvel at spectacular mine views or acquaint yourself with the local history and genealogy collections of the Iron Range Research Center’s renowned library and archives.

The Iron Range Research Center contains one of the largest genealogical and local history collections in the upper Midwest. Researchers can access: books, census and naturalization records, microfilmed newspapers, passenger arrival records, oral histories, photographs, and more. Visit the Research Center at www.ironrangeresearchcenter.org.

For more information and hours, call us at 800-372-6437 or write us at 801 SW Hwy 169, Suite 1, Chisholm, MN 55719.