Magic City Discovery Center

Magic Climber

Dubbed a “super-climber” because the height is over 32 feet - the design and interactives are based on the natural and industrial history of Minot and the surrounding areas in North Dakota.

The abundance of “big sky” in Minot is the inspiration for the Cloud Tower, a switch back style climbing tower with multiple opportunities to stop in the “Clouds” along the way and take in miles and miles of the sky and landscape.

The “Oil Derrick” provides a style of climbing that differs from the Cloud Towers. Lower levels contain easier levels and as the climber assents the challenge increases. By cooperatively activating three mechanical interactives on different levels of the Derrick visitors activate the flow of oil, seen by LED lights which “move” up the Derrick’s center shaft.

Sitting atop the Cloud Tower and Oil Derrick is a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Airplane. Minot Air Force Base became home to a large fleet of B-52’s in the 1960’s. The legacy of this history is woven into the memories and community pride of North Dakota.

Design and Fabrication: RedBox Workshop

Master Plan: Mindsplash

Completed 2023

Outside My Window

Designed for children 7 and under, this immersive environment is inspired by the seasons of North Dakota and features activities to foster development in children through exploration.

The area features the Treehouse and Wiggle Woods climber where visitors climb into the branches to look out at the world and see local wildlife. The Cozy Cabin hosts a rest area for the youngest visitors with soft play areas just for them and early literacy activities on the front porch. Just outside, visitors can practice ice fishing for local species, build a snowman and race their preferred sled down a mini hill.

Just outside the Wiggle Woods, visitors can camp under the stars in the tent, and roast their meal over a campfire. Visitors help bees pollinate flowers at the Bee Wall then visit the Planting Field and Orchard to harvest local fruits and vegetables to sell at the nearby Farmer’s Market.

Design and Fabrication: RedBox Workshop

Master Plan: Mindsplash

Completed 2023