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The Magic City Discovery Center is a 501©(3) non-profit, incorporated as Children’s Museum of Minot, Inc. doing business as Magic City Discovery Center committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.
Starting in 2013, a visionary community children’s museum group succeeded in establishing a children’s museum in Minot to serve the greater North Dakota region. The STEAM focused education center is a creativity sanctuary where children will be challenged to solve problems and gain life skills while playing in a fun and safe environment.
The Magic City Discovery Center is a direct result of public-private partnerships with the City of Minot, Minot Park District, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation - Department of Defense, the State of North Dakota, and numerous supporters from regional businesses, foundations, and individuals.
mission & Vision
To engage children and families in the magic of lifelong learning through discovery, creativity and play.
The Magic City Discovery Center will become a destination to bring children, their families and caregivers together in an interactive environment that inspires creativity, encourages play and enhances education.
Core Values
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MCDC will be an educational opportunity for all.
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MCDC will remain curious, creative, playful and fun in celebration of the wonderment of childhood.
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MCDC will promote family engagement by creating extraordinary learning experiences.
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MCDC will be a catalyst, in collaboration with organizations and institutions, for community engagement.
Full-Time Staff
Wendy keller
Amy Rietveld
DAN SEXTON
KAREN LANGEMO
TESSIA SAMUELSON
Sara Brentrup
KEEGAN MEEKS
MCKENZI PADDOCK
brittney avery-wood
Board of Directors
kid ambassadors
The discovery center's Kid Ambassadors are energetic, cool kids telling their stories about the new children's museum in Minot, ND! Jonas, Bridget, and Cash were selected as kid ambassadors after a competitive process. Their updates are on our social media channels where you will learn how to DISCOVER, CREATE, BUILD, and EXPLORE everything STEAM all in one colorful building on Minot's North Hill! This one-of-a-kind learning center is the only STEAM children's museum between Minneapolis and Seattle. We're super proud of that fact!
NOW, GO EXPLORE!