Museum Closed
2024-12-26
The Cade Museum will be closed on Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Friday, December 27 with normal museum hours from 10 am – 4 pm.

Little Sparks
2024-12-28 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-12-29 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-01-02 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-01-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-01-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-01-09 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-01-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-01-12 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 11 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.

Spark Wonder
2024-12-31 17:30 - 20:30
Reflect, celebrate, and anticipate the New Year at the Cade! Watch Depot Park’s dazzling fireworks show from the comfort of the our panoramic galleries with snacks in hand. Savor the last day of 2024 with games, experiments, New Year’s resolutions, an alternate time zone countdown, a photo booth, and more!
Cade Museum members receive a $10 discount on ticket prices.
Ticket sales for Spark Wonder support our educational outreach programs.
Prices:
Adults (18+): $40
Youth (5-17): $30
Youth (0-4): Free
Purchase tickets here.

Maker Workshop: Coding
2025-01-11 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-08 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.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | LEGO Architects
2025-01-16 13:00 - 15:00
Build your way to victory as you learn about the ins and outs of architecture. Do you have what it takes to create a structure that can hold up under pressure?
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 Workshop: Sketchbooks
2025-01-18 11:30 - 12:30

Maker Workshop: Architecture
2025-01-25 11:30 - 12:30

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Tiny Creations
2025-01-30 13:00 - 15:00
Discover the tiny yet mighty power behind Shrinky Dinks! Unlock your inner artist and create your very own masterpiece.
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 Workshop: 3D Modeling
2025-02-01 11:30 - 12:30

Exhibit Closing | Regrow as We Go: Learning from Unintended Consequences
2025-02-02 10:00 - 16:30
Today is the last chance to see our main floor exhibit Regrow as We Go: Learning from Unintended Consequences.
Inventors often solve some of the world’s biggest problems, but sometimes it takes decades to unearth the unintended consequences of the original invention. In the second half of the twentieth century, the remarkable feat of converting nitrogen gas into synthetic fertilizers changed the world. This “Green Revolution” tripled staple-crop production while only increasing land use by 30%, reducing world poverty, and lowering food prices. Only decades later are we encountering its unintended consequence. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the inventors that are improving and restoring our planet’s food-production potential, starting with one of the three minerals keeping all of agriculture afloat: nitrogen.

Exhibit Opening | Watts Up with Energy: Powering the Planet with Unconventional Sources
2025-02-06 10:00 - 16:00
100 years ago, the first electric light swept the world off its feet, jump-starting humanity into a new age of electricity. Today, we are looking for energy solutions to launch our world into an era of sustainable growth. This exhibit explores where we have been to see where we’re going. From discovering several unusual — but promising — energy inventions, to diving deep into the future of nuclear fusion, join us on a quest to harness the energy of the stars.
