An experiential museum for all ages.Celebrate creativity and invention!

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The museum for taking things apart, connecting the dots, and thinking out louder.

When you visit the Cade Museum, you'll be challenged to think and create like an inventor. We call that Inventivity!® Come make slime, conduct an experiment, 3D print something cool in one of our labs — and explore our exhibits to learn about people and inventions that have changed the world!

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Food + Agriculture: Florida-Grown Innovation

Throughout the museum we’re exploring the future of food production in the Sunshine State! Our hands-on activities and exhibits illuminate the innovations driving our food supply chain from seed to table.

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Maker Workshops

Every Saturday | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Ages 9+

Learn how to make a 3D model, explore the code behind game design, program a robot and take the chance to explore something new with a different topic each week.

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SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

Monthly |  1–3 pm | Ages 7–11

Calling all homeschoolers! Check out our monthly drop-off program for homeschooled students. We’ll explore STEAM concepts through hands-on learning and experimentation. With an exciting new concept each month, there’s always a fresh opportunity for imaginative exploration and learning.

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Little Sparks

Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays | 10:15 am

A fun and interactive program that introduces little ones to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more.

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Exhibit

Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention!

May 19 - January 5

This traveling exhibit showcases Pulitzer Prize winning humorist and inventor Rube Goldberg’s iconic contraptions and celebrates his humorous storytelling and inventive cartoons.

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Exhibit

JA BizTown

January 14 - March 12

The Cade is proud to host Junior Achievement’s JA BizTown that provides a fun, interactive space for Alachua County’s 5th graders to learn about workplace skills and finance. This second floor exhibit is not open to the public. All guests will receive discounted admission during its run.

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Maker Workshops

Every Saturday | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Ages 9+

Learn how to make a 3D model, explore the code behind game design, program a robot and take the chance to explore something new with a different topic each week.

See the Topics

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

Monthly |  1–3 pm | Ages 7–11

Calling all homeschoolers! Check out our monthly drop-off program for homeschooled students. We’ll explore STEAM concepts through hands-on learning and experimentation. With an exciting new concept each month, there’s always a fresh opportunity for imaginative exploration and learning.

See the Dates & Topics

Little Sparks

Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays | 10:15 am

A fun and interactive program that introduces little ones to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more.

Learn More

Exhibit

Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention!

May 19 - January 5

This traveling exhibit showcases Pulitzer Prize winning humorist and inventor Rube Goldberg’s iconic contraptions and celebrates his humorous storytelling and inventive cartoons.

What’s On

Exhibit

JA BizTown

January 14 - March 12

The Cade is proud to host Junior Achievement’s JA BizTown that provides a fun, interactive space for Alachua County’s 5th graders to learn about workplace skills and finance. This second floor exhibit is not open to the public. All guests will receive discounted admission during its run.

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