Fun Year Round Activities in Chisholm:
Minnesota Discovery Center
The Minnesota Discovery Center is a highlight for locals and visitors alike. There’s so much to dig into. Many of the Discovery Center’s exhibits are open during COVID-19. Some activities require advanced reservations and are only available by season. Visiting their website is a great place to get started!
The Minnesota Museum of Mining
The Minnesota Museum of Mining is open seasonally in the summer months and plans to reopen in 2021 with procedures in place to ensure a fun and safe experience for all. Touring the large equipment along the grounds of the property while learning about the history of mining can be a fascinating journey in understanding the advancement of technology and the human spirit’s determination to succeed. The museum also hosts an indoor diorama train exhibit that is a must see for any train enthusiast.
A STEM exhibit for kids ages 3-8 offers hands-on learning for kids that can be enjoyed at the Discovery Center. This is a great night on the town for families with young ones who love to learn in person. Their exhibits change regularly, so call ahead to find out what is available for your next family outing.
Chisholm Youth Center
The Chisholm Youth Center is a part of the city of Chisholm’s public buildings. Currently because all city buildings are closed the public, this location is not available. As the city works to reopen space while taking the necessary COVID-19 safety precautions, this space will hopefully again be available for the youth of the community. For more information regarding the Youth Center, contact the City of Chisholm.
Fishing
Fishing the Chisholm area can be done from a number of locations! One of the most convenient for those who want to set up and tear down quickly would be the docks located around Longyear Lake. Many fishermen have enjoyed this lake all season long catching sunfish, walleye, northern, and large mouth bass! Ice fishing is also a popular activity locally with the Chisholm Kiwanis Club hosting an annual ice fishing contest.
The Iron Range Research Center
Heritage hunters can visit the research center to access ancestry databases, an archive of news articles, and more! The Research Center is free to access, and can be utilized to find information about family member names, previous year’s census data, and mapping your family tree.
The research team that supports the center is a great resource. Scheduling an appointment with an archivist before you go will help you to maximize the use of your time. They can help you navigate access to microfilm of photos and newspapers, checkout available material, and access local archive collections as well. For more information regarding the Iron Range Research Center, check out their FAQ Page.