A mission with a museum.
The Cade is more than a museum. We’re on a mission to transform communities with Inventivity! Through our exhibits, programs, and outreach initiatives, we teach people how to think like an inventor and solve problems creatively with curiosity and resilience. We aim to inspire communities throughout Gainesville and beyond, because everyone deserves a chance to see themselves as a bolder, more creative, and more innovative agent of change.
Check out our annual report.
In 2025, we welcomed thousands of guests, featured new exhibits and programs, celebrated the 16th year of the Cade Prize for Inventivity, and inspired youth in and outside of the museum. Check out the report to get our impact numbers and see what our team has been up to.
2025 Annual ReportBy the Numbers
Through our partnerships and outreach programs, we’ve had the following impact in our community and beyond:
300k
visitors
189
featured inventors
10.6k
children on free field trips
3.5k
outreach interactions
1.8M
views on PBS
1.1k
volunteers
4k
free family memberships
Our Community Partners
Financial Statements
View our annual audited financial statements since our opening in 2018.
