Attractions
Hull Rust Mahoning Mine


Hibbing is the site of the world's biggest open pit iron ore mine, the Hull Rust or Hull Rust Mahoning Mine. The making of the Hull Rust group of open pit mines stands as a monument to the ingenuity - and just plain hard work - of man. Earth removed to create the mammoth open pit is said to be the equivalent of digging a small tunnel from Minnesota through the center of the earth and out the other side.

Since ore shipping began in 1895, more than 1.9 billion tons of earth has been removed to form this "Man-Made" Grand Canyon. The present Hull Rust (about 2,291 acres) embraces more than 30 individual mines which had been opened between 1895 and 1957. Although most of them are no longer in operation, a substantial amount of ore continues to be extracted from the pit by Hibbing Taconite Company. The vast pit yawns more than three miles long, up to two miles wide and 600 feet deep.


Ironworld Discovery Center


Preserving Minnesota's mining and immigration history. Imagine...leaving everything behind to follow a dream and embarking on an incredible journey. The explosive growth of iron mining attracted thousands to northeastern Minnesota. Their courage and tenacity transformed a sparsely populated wilderness into a culturally diverse industrial landscape. Journey through the generations at Ironworld Discovery Center. Ride a trolley with spectacular mine views, explore the museum and outdoor exhibits, take part in Cultural Heritage activities and uncover links to the past at the Iron Range Research Center. There's so much to see and do! For more information call 800-372-6437. or visit www.ironworld.com


Minnesota Museum of Mining


The Minnesota Museum of Mining, located in Chisholm, is just a short drive from Hibbing. The Museum is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The exhibits, both indoors and outdoor, tell the story of the iron mining industry in northern Minnesota. You can climb aboard Locomotive No. 347 built in 1907 and retired in 1953 after moving thousands of toms of earth and ore, or sit in the high cab of a 125 ton dump truck. There is also a beautiful geological rock display and a replica of an underground mine drift. Your tours continues with the beginnings of an old mining town displayed in artifacts used by pioneers including: a blacksmith shop, shoemaker's shop, broom factory, print shop, a little red schoolhouse and more. For more information call 218-254-5543.
Visit www.chisholmmnchamber.com for more information.


Hibbing Historical Museum


The many types of exhibits in the Hibbing Historical Museum tell the story of Hibbing. Logging and mining tools, accompanied by pictorial displays, show how tools were used in logging and mining. A 5 foot by 8 foot model of Hibbing as it looked at the time of its incorporation in 1893. An 8 foot by16 foot 1913 model of North Hibbing depicts the growth of the town and illustrates why Hibbing was forced to move to accommodate the mining companies discovery of rich iron ore deposits that lay beneath the town. An audio visual presentation explains the history of Hibbing and its move. The Museum is located in the Memorial Building at 23rd Street & 5th Avenue East and is open May 15 through September 30.
Visit www.uslink.net/~hibbhist/museum.html for more information.


Greyhound Bus Origin Center


Visitors can see and hear the story of Greyhound. Hibbing is well-known as the "Birthplace of Bus Transportation" in the United States. The motor bus story started in 1914 when Andrew B. "Bus Andy" Anderson and Carl Eric Wickman pooled their assets and purchased a 1914 Humpmobile with the idea of selling it.

The story of the Men and machines that created Greyhound Bus Lines is told using pictorial display, hundreds of artifacts and memorabilia and an audio-visual presentation of "The Greyhound Story," from Hibbing to everywhere.

Visit the Greyhound Bus Origin Center at its new location in Old North Hibbing. For more information call 218-263-5814. or visit www.greyhoundbusmuseum.org


Hibbing High School


Construction of the historic Hibbing High School was started in 1920. The cost of the building was roughly $3,900,000. Today, it would cost over $50 million to replace. The building is made up of red brick trimmed with Bedford stone and is arranged in the shape of the letter E. It was built to replace the old high school which had to be torn down because of the encroaching mining operations. Since the mining companies were responsible for the move, they provided about 95 percent of the cost.

The school house an impressive auditorium that was designed after the old Capitol Theater, which was located in New York City. It seats 1800, has a full Broadway stage and chandeliers of cut glass imported from the form Czechoslovakia. The elaborate pipe organ, an old Barton vaudeville organ, is one of two left in the country and was purchased and installed in 1923.
www.hibbing.k12.mn.us


Paulucci Space Theatre


Paulucci Space Theatre shows current sky shows, multi-media shows and large format movies. Call 218-262-6720 for current schedule and admission prices.
www.spacetheatre.mnscu.edu


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