Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Little Sparks
2025-06-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-06-21 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-06-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-06-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-06-14 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-06-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-06-08 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-06-07 14:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates
A fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more.
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Included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.

Maker Workshops: Laser Engraved Tags
2025-06-21 11:30 - 12:30
Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a new and exciting theme, allowing participants to engage in hands-on maker sessions where they can build and create using a variety of materials, electronics, and coding platforms. Immerse yourself in the world of technology and creativity, where each workshop is a unique adventure in the intersection of art, science, and technology.
Suggested Participation Ages: 9 years old and up; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
Price: $5 per participant + cost of admission
No pre-registration required. Please visit the front desk of the museum on the day of your visit to purchase a ticket. Admission is required to purchase a ticket to the workshop.

Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up
2025-06-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:00
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up art projects designed to inspire imagination and hands-on exploration. Prefer to follow your own muse? Head to our open art station, where you’ll find a wide range of materials and art supplies ready to become whatever masterpiece you dream up.

Summer Camps: Sketch to Screen (Full Day)
2025-06-16 09:00 - 2025-06-20 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Have you ever wondered how your favorite cartoons go from sketch to screen? Find out how SpongeBob and Patrick came to life as you learn to write a story, develop a character, and animate a cartoon! Check out the technology that makes animation possible as you work with Scratch to design your own computer animation.
Dates: June 16–20, 2025
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 11, 2025.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: DNA - The Science of You (Full Day)
2025-06-16 09:00 - 2025-06-20 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
DNA may be what makes Captain America strong and Peter Parker’s spidey senses tingle, but did you know that DNA is also responsible for what makes you uniquely you? Learn how genes and DNA shape who we are, from freckles to taste buds.
Dates: June 16–20, 2025
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 11, 2025.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: DNA - The Science of You (Half Day)
2025-06-16 09:00 - 2025-06-20 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
DNA may be what makes Captain America strong and Peter Parker’s spidey senses tingle, but did you know that DNA is also responsible for what makes you uniquely you? Learn how genes and DNA shape who we are, from freckles to taste buds.
Dates: June 16–20, 2025
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $199 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 11, 2025.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Special Hours: Museum open from 1pm - 6pm
2025-06-14 13:00 - 18:00
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Cade Museum will be open from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we make this temporary change. Thank you for your continued support.

Summer Camps: Tech Explorers (Full Day)
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-13 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Channel your inner Tony Stark to ignite your creativity and invent the future you want to see! Explore innovative robotics, hand-on coding, and cutting-edge technology to design your next big idea. Will your future be filled with lightsabers and droids or ender dragons and diamond pickaxes? Suit up and get ready to level up in Tech Explorers!
Dates: June 9–13, 2025
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 4, 2025.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Where the Wild Things Live (Full Day)
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-13 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Your home probably has a bed, toys, and a fridge full of tasty foods, but have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies and furry friends need to create their home sweet home? Find out where living things go to unwind after a long day in the wild as you tour their habitats.
Dates: June 9–13, 2025
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 4, 2025.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Where the Wild Things Live (Half Day)
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-13 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Your home probably has a bed, toys, and a fridge full of tasty foods, but have you ever wondered what creepy crawlies and furry friends need to create their home sweet home? Find out where living things go to unwind after a long day in the wild as you tour their habitats.
Dates: June 9–13, 2025
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $199 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 4, 2025.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Special Hours: Museum open from 1pm - 6pm
2025-06-07 13:00 - 18:00
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Cade Museum will be open from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we make this temporary change. Thank you for your continued support.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Agriculture
2025-06-05 13:00 - 15:00
From humble seeds to mighty trees, plants do way more than just sit there looking green. Dive into some hands-on experimentation where we watch things grow and uncover how agriculture keeps the world fed and fueled!
The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination through hands-on observation and experimentation. Participants will develop the skills to inquire and problem-solve, drawing inspiration from the ingenious minds of history’s greatest inventors. With an exciting new theme each month, there’s always a fresh opportunity for imaginative exploration and learning.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at the front desk
This is a student drop-off program. Adults and children not participating in the program must purchase separate museum admission if they wish to explore the museum with the participant at the end of the program.

Maker Workshops: The GPS
2025-05-31 11:30 - 12:30

Maker Workshops: Electrical Engineering
2025-05-24 11:30 - 12:30

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | States of Matter
2025-05-22 13:00 - 15:00
Solids stand firm, liquids go with the flow, and gases just can’t be contained! We’re going to experiment with the ways that molecules move, groove, and occasionally misbehave!
The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination through hands-on observation and experimentation. Participants will develop the skills to inquire and problem-solve, drawing inspiration from the ingenious minds of history’s greatest inventors. With an exciting new theme each month, there’s always a fresh opportunity for imaginative exploration and learning.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at the front desk
This is a student drop-off program. Adults and children not participating in the program must purchase separate museum admission if they wish to explore the museum with the participant at the end of the program.
