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 library and park. The site offers various community programs and events including Polka fests, 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 The property also includes the Iron Man statue, and a memorial to Rudy Perpich and holds historical documents and artifacts related to mining in the Iron Range.