magic Moments

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

Get ready for a quacking good time at the Magic City Discovery Center! We’re hosting Duck Days of May, a fun-filled rubber duck race designed to bring the community together while raising funds to support creativity, learning, and play at MCDC. Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your lucky duck! Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, May 22nd ⏰ Time: Races begin at 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Magic City Discovery Center 💰 Cost: $5 per duck or $20 for a 5-duck Quack Pack How It

Do your summer plans involve curious kids, creative energy, and maybe just a little bit of “what are we doing today?” We’ve got you covered. This summer, the Magic City Discovery Center is full of hands-on programs, creative challenges, and brand-new experiences that make learning feel like play. Whether your child wants to explore the stars, experiment in the “kitchen,” or you’re just looking for a way to unwind, something is happening here all season long! STEAM to the Sta

At the Magic City Discovery Center, creativity is both encouraged and celebrated. Take a step into the Creativity Studio, and you’ll find a vibrant, ever-changing space where imagination leads the way and there’s no such thing as “doing it wrong.” This 900-square-foot studio is an art room and a hands-on STEAM environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math come together through exploration, experimentation, and play. Children of all ages are invited to take

April is the Month of the Military Child. This month, we celebrate and honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of military families in our community and the children who grow up navigating a life full of transitions, challenges, and new adventures. Military-connected kids experience a unique childhood. They adapt to new schools, make new friends, and show incredible courage through deployments and changes. Their strength doesn’t always make headlines, but it deserves to

At the Magic City Discovery Center, we believe that every child and family deserves the chance to explore, discover, and play in a way that feels comfortable and welcoming. For some families, a busy museum environment can feel overwhelming. That’s why we host Sensory Friendly Night, a special evening designed to make hands-on STEAM learning more accessible for individuals with sensory sensitivities, special needs, or different abilities. Held every third Monday of the month,

What do skyscrapers, dinosaur skeletons, bridges, and bird nests have in common? They’re all examples of building , and kids can explore every version of it inside the Building Gallery at Magic City Discovery Center . The Building Gallery is an interactive construction zone where children become architects, engineers, artists, and problem-solvers all at once. Filled with hands-on materials and immersive experiences, this gallery explores building as both a noun (structures)

This March, the night sky over Minot is about to transform into something extraordinary. The Magic City Discovery Center is teaming up with the Aggie Foundation and Northern Lights Drone Shows to bring our community an unforgettable time with technology, creativity, and discovery both in the sky and on the ground. Whether you’re watching hundreds of glowing drones dance overhead or learning how to fly one yourself, Drone Week is all about exploring how science and imagin

Who says play is just for kids? This February, the Magic City Discovery Center is opening its doors after hours for a night designed entirely for grown-ups. Adults Only Night is your chance to leave the kids at home, step away from the to-do list, and rediscover what it feels like to play...no sharing required. From hands-on exhibits to interactive activities, the museum transforms into a relaxed, adults-only space where curiosity takes the lead. Wander through your favorit

An AIRMAZING Adventure Powered by Wind, Motion, and Discovery What if you could see air, feel wind, and use it to launch, lift, spin, and soar? At the Magic City Discovery Center, you can do exactly that in our Air Forces Gallery, where air becomes an exciting force you can experiment with, control, and explore. Air is everywhere, yet it’s often invisible. In the Air Forces Gallery , we make this powerful natural resource visible, tangible, and unforgettable through hands-o

What if we told you that superheroes aren’t just characters from comic books and movies but inspiration for real-life scientists, engineers, artists, and inventors? At the Magic City Discovery Center, we see superheroes as a powerful way to spark curiosity and introduce kids to STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Behind every incredible superpower is a big question, a bold idea, and a whole lot of problem-solving! Science: How Do Superpowers Work? Superher

As the year comes to an end, it’s a great time for kids to pause, look back, and celebrate everything they’ve learned, tried, and discovered. Reflection is an important skill that helps kids understand themselves, build confidence, and dream about what’s next. At the Magic City Discovery Center, we believe reflection is an important part of growing. Let’s take a look at why reflecting on the year matters and how kids can do it in creative, meaningful ways. Why Reflecting Is I

Every year, kids across the United States get excited for Santa Claus to load up his sleigh, feed his reindeer, and take off across the sky. But here’s something amazing: Santa doesn’t just visit one country, he visits all of them! And in different places, he sometimes uses different names, wears different clothes, or has helpers that fit that country’s traditions. After all… Santa is magic. And when you’re magical, you can be many places, in many ways, all at once. Let’s ta

Where Science and Tradition Come Together We hope your Thanksgiving dinner brings warmth and familiarity, and that this blog post helps you discover the hidden world of chemistry behind every slice of turkey, swirl of gravy, and golden-brown roll. From browning reactions to bubbling starches, this beloved meal is one big, delicious science experiment. And understanding the chemistry behind it all can spark curiosity, creativity, and experimentation in the kitchen… just like

Pop Art emerged in the 1950s and 1960s as a playful, colorful, and bold movement that turned everyday objects, commercial products, and popular culture into art. Unlike traditional art that often focused on serious or historical subjects, Pop Art celebrated the bright, the fun, and the familiar. Think soup cans, soda bottles, comic strips, and celebrity faces, all transformed into eye-catching, larger-than-life works of art. Andy Warhol Andy Warhol is one of the most famous n

This month, we’re excited to shine our Board Member Spotlight on Jennifer Brenna, a dedicated advocate for learning, community, and the magic of discovery! What inspired you to join the MCDC Board? Jennifer has always had a special place in her heart for the Magic City Discovery Center. While the location was still in the planning stages, she helped secure funding for the Discovery on the Go! program through her workplace, expanding MCDC’s reach to the Northwestern region of

At the Magic City Discovery Center, we love exploring the science behind what makes us feel , even when it’s a little spooky! Have you ever wondered why certain sounds send shivers down your spine? According to Andrew Lynch, a sound designer and assistant professor at the Auburn University , it all comes down to how our brains process sound and emotion. The amygdala, our brain’s emotion center, reacts to certain sounds almost instantly, even before we realize it. That’s why t

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