Children's Museums

Magic City Discovery Center

Name: Magic City Discovery Center
Address: 1545 1st St NW, Minot, ND 58703, Minot, ND, US
Telephone: (701) 858-7529
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (124 reviews)

📍 1545 1st St NW, Minot, ND 58703

📞 (701) 858-7529

🌐 www.magiccitydiscoverycenter.com

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About Magic City Discovery Center

Magic City Discovery Center is a children's museum in Minot, ND. Features 150+ hands-on interactive exhibits across 12 galleries, with the Light Lab on the second floor showcasing shadows, prisms, and plasma exhibits. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 124 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Location: Minot, ND
Best For: All ages
Highlights: 150+ interactive exhibits across 12 galleries; Light Lab with prisms and plasma displays
Membership: Yes — unlimited access, member events, discounts

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features 150+ hands-on interactive exhibits across 12 galleries, with the Light Lab on the second floor showcasing shadows, prisms, and plasma exhibits
⭐Designed as a fully interactive environment across all galleries with a primary focus on inspiring creativity and encouraging play for all ages
⭐Hosts Duck Days of May (May 22, 2026), a rubber duck race fundraiser event that brings the community together
⭐Offers membership programs that provide unlimited Discovery Center access, discounts, members-only hours and events, and special perks like the May 'Bring a Buddy' promotion allowing members to add a guest free

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan to spend at least an hour per floor—the center has three floors of exhibits, so budget 3+ hours for a full visit. Start on the first floor and work your way up to the Light Lab on the second floor to build engagement throughout your visit.
🕐Visit on a weekday (particularly Friday afternoons based on visitor reviews) to enjoy the exhibits with fewer crowds, making it easier for young children to explore and interact with the 150+ hands-on stations.
💡Don't miss the Light Lab on the second floor—it features unique exhibits like shadow play, prisms, and plasma displays that visitors consistently highlight as standout attractions.
💬Consider membership if you plan multiple visits in a year. Members enjoy unlimited Discovery Center access, discounts, exclusive members-only hours and events, plus special perks like May's 'Bring a Buddy' promotion where you can add a guest free.
💡The venue is fully interactive and designed for all ages, making it excellent for mixed-age families. Parents report enjoying the exhibits as much as their children, so plan interactive experiences you can do together rather than just supervising.