Curious minds welcome, all year round!
When you join the Cade, you not only join a lively community of thinkers and creators, but gain access to opportunities for learning and discovery while you travel. Your Cade Membership offers free/reduced admission to museums around the country.
Core benefits include:
- FREE admission to the Cade
- Four guest passes
- 10% off in the Loot Lab gift shop
- Discounts on classes + member-only events
- Monthly newsletter highlighting special events & exclusive offers
- Free or discounted admission at 300+ museums nationwide through the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program
Membership Levels
Neuron (Individual)
Core benefits for one (1) adult
$50/year
Synapse (Dual)
Core benefits for two (2) adults in the same household
$75/year
Axon (Single Parent/1 Child Household)
Core benefits for one (1) adult & one (1) child, plus:
- Priority registration for camps & classes
- Discounts on camps & classes
$95/year
Neural Network (Household)
Core benefits for two (2) adults & all children 17 and under, plus:
- Ten (10) guest passes
- Priority registration for camps & classes
- Discounts on camps & classes
- Reciprocal benefits at over 200 children’s museums through the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)*
- Reciprocal benefits at over 1,000 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association*
$150/year
Community
We offer free memberships to families in selected communities, schools, and organizations through our community partners. Community members enjoy all the benefits of our Neural Network membership except for reciprocal benefits.
FREE/year
Reciprocal Benefits
All of our members receive free or discounted admission at hundreds of museums through the ASTC Passport Program and our Neural Network members have access to thousands more through ACM and NARM.
- Check for exclusions. Make sure the museum is not located within 90 miles of either your home or the Cade Museum.
- Know before you go. It’s best to call before you visit to confirm your reciprocal benefits ahead of time.
- Be sure to bring a photo ID and have your digital membership card saved to your phone’s wallet.
Membership FAQs
How do I download my membership card?
You can download your membership card directly to your phone’s wallet usually 24 hours after purchasing a membership.
Open this link on your phone’s web browser and enter the last name and phone number associated with the membership.
When does my membership expire?
Memberships run one year to the last day of the month from the date of sign-up.
Example: Sign up May 15, 2024 = expires May 31, 2025
How can I renew my membership?
You can renew your membership online here, by calling us at (352) 371-8001, in person at our front desk, or by mail.
To renew by mail:
- Print the Membership Application Form
- Mail your completed application with a check made payable to Cade Creativity Labs to us at:Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
Attn: Membership
904 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
How can I find out about member-only events?
The best way to find out is through our monthly member newsletter. Each month, we share details on what’s happening, invitations to member-only events, and tips to help you make the most out of your membership. It only goes out only once per month, no more, no less and you’re welcome to unsubscribe at any time.
If you chose to opt-out of the newsletter, we recommend following us on social media to stay up to date!
How can I receive my membership discounts?
To receive 10% off on items in our gift shop, mention that you are a member at check out.
To receive discounts on camps, classes, and other programs, please register on our website, and be sure to sign-in before you sign up.
Can you give someone a membership as a gift?
Absolutely! Just select the checkbox that says “This membership is a gift” during checkout and you’ll have the option to add information on who it’s for and even who should get the renewal notices. You can also download and print a gift certificate here.