Regional Science Center

The Regional Science Center, located at 663 164th Street South in Glyndon, Minnesota, is a unique institution that combines elements of a museum, park, and university. Situated on approximately 400 acres of prairie, riparian forest habitat, and river communities, the center offers a wide range of educational, research, and recreational opportunities.

Part of the Bluestem Prairie – Minnesota’s largest remnant tallgrass prairie – the Regional Science Center is a biological field station that provides scientists, faculty, and students with the chance to engage in nationally significant research. The center is not part of Buffalo River State Park, but it is adjacent to and expands upon protected prairie habitat managed by the Department of Natural Resources.

Visitors to the center can explore groomed hiking trails and may even come across various research projects in progress. The Paul P. Feder Observatory houses a powerful telescope capable of seeing a candle flame from 100 miles away, providing unique opportunities for stargazing and astronomical research.

The interpretive center features a multi-purpose classroom, an exhibit area with a full mount of a bison, an auditorium, and a bird observatory. The center strives to connect learning to the landscape by partnering with Buffalo River State Park, The Nature Conservancy, the DNR, and the MSUM Planetarium.

Whether you're interested in learning about local ecosystems, participating in research projects, or simply enjoying a peaceful stroll through the prairie, the Regional Science Center offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages.