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.[2] It showcases northeastern Minnesota's "history and future" and includes a museum, entertainment venue, research library and park.[3] The site offers various community programs and events[3] including Polka fests,[4] concerts, and fairs. The property also includes the Iron Man statue, and a memorial to Rudy Perpich and holds historical documents and artifacts related to mining in the Iron Range.