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While the upper floors of the Magic City Discovery Center are packed with high-energy physics and sprawling regional views, we’ve carved out a special, sunlit sanctuary on the first floor just for our youngest explorers. Welcome to Outside My Window, our immersive gallery designed specifically for children ages six and under. Tucked safely away from the main visitor pathways, this cozy space lets little ones and their caregivers experience the magic of North Dakota’s natural

At the Magic City Discovery Center, our members are the heart of everything we do. You are the scientists, artists, and explorers who bring our 12 galleries to life every single day. To say "thank you" for being part of our museum family, we are turning the dial up on discovery all month long! Whether you’ve been a member since our doors first opened or you just joined the crew, May is all about YOU. Here is what’s happening this month: Bring a Buddy: (Add a Guest for Free) E

While most of the Magic City Discovery Center is a whirlwind of bright colors and sunlit spaces, there is one corner where the lights go down, and the magic begins. Tucked away on the second floor, our Light Lab is truly second to none. Step into this dimly lit, mysterious sanctuary to discover how shadows, prisms, and plasma turn a dark room into a glowing world of wonder. Experience the Glow of the LIGHT LAB! The Aurora Maker: You don’t have to wait for a clear North Dakota