Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles

Our Vision:
A community treasure that celebrates the past, present and future of northeastern Minnesota.

Our Mission:
Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) advances the understanding and exploration of Minnesota culture and history with a focus on northeastern Minnesota and the Iron Range.

Guiding Principles:

• Excellence — We encourage innovation, creative solutions and a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Service — We provide service that is warm and responsive, based on an understanding of the communities we serve.
• Professionalism — We perform our work in a professional manner that promotes careful and responsible management of all that is entrusted to our care.
• Respect — We hold our guests, patrons and team members in high regard.
• Integrity —  We act in a truthful, ethical manner... we do the right thing.
• Teamwork — We value working together to achieve common goals.