Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Summer Camps: Gotta Catch Them All Adventure (Full Day)
2024-06-10 09:00 - 2024-06-14 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
It’s time to catch them all and begin your journey to becoming Inventivity™ Masters! Discover the secrets of your favorite creatures and crawlers! Learn about their habitats and the real-world inspiration behind their appearances. Grab your backpack, your critter catalog, and come down to the Cade to start your training journey!
Dates: June 10–14, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 5, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Star Seekers (Full Day)
2024-06-10 09:00 - 2024-06-14 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Unlock the secrets of the cosmos with the Cade! Explore the Solar System that we call home, learn about the Sun and the stars, and discover our planet’s neighbors. Blast off as we venture into the final frontier!
Dates: June 10–14, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 5, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Star Seekers (Half Day)
2024-06-10 09:00 - 2024-06-14 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Unlock the secrets of the cosmos with the Cade! Explore the Solar System that we call home, learn about the Sun and the stars, and discover our planet’s neighbors. Blast off as we venture into the final frontier!
Dates: June 10–14, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on June 5, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Maker Workshop: Coding - Scratch
2024-06-08 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
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.

Harmony Garden Grand Opening
2024-06-08 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for the grand opening celebration of the Harmony Garden, an outdoor musical instrument garden on the museum grounds. Situated between the Cade Museum and Depot Park, the new interactive playground celebrates Gainesville’s rich connection to nature and music.
The Harmony Garden is made possible by a generous gift from Martin Orthodontics and Martin Kids Dentistry, Dr. Paul Martin, Dr. Dave Martin, Dr. Bill Martin, and Dr. Charlotte Hill.

World Ocean Day | FREE Admission
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Get ready to dive into a sea of excitement at the World Ocean Day celebration at the Cade! From our Turning Tides exhibits to water-themed activities, it’s a day filled with splash-tastic adventures for all ages! From 10 am-2 pm don’t miss out on special groups from the Center for Coastal Solutions from the University of Florida, offering innovative solutions to protect our oceans.
Admission is FREE, so bring the whole family and let’s shell-abrate World Ocean Day together!

Little Sparks
2024-06-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-06-01 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-05-30 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-05-25 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-05-23 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-05-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-05-16 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-05-09 10:15 - 11:00 and 5 more dates
Little Sparks is 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 Workshop: 3D Modeling - Oceans
2024-06-01 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Maker Workshop: Low Tech Game Design
2024-05-25 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Maker Workshop: Electrical Engineering
2024-05-18 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Member Appreciation Day & Member-Only Preview
2024-05-18 10:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Calling all Cade Museum members! Join us on Saturday, May 18th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm to learn about your new membership benefits and get exclusive early access to the Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention! Exhibit— before it opens to the general public.
At 11:30 we’ll introduce your new membership benefits, play a little trivia, and enjoy coffee, juice, breakfast pastries, and other brunchy snacks!
Please RSVP here.

About the Exhibit
Created by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with the Heirs of Rube Goldberg, the exhibition showcases Pulitzer Prize winning humorist and inventor Rube Goldberg’s iconic contraptions and celebrates his humorous storytelling and inventive cartoons.
Inspired by Rube’s original illustrations, the exhibit contains a collection of new 3D, life-size machines and hands-on, interactive components that connect Rube’s iconic cartoon contraptions to the way things work in the physical world. These experiences provide insight into the legacy of Rube Goldberg and how classic engineering principles can be reimagined as entry points for deeper exploration of STEAM concepts for 21st century learning.
Member-Only Access
Please check in at the front desk to verify your membership and receive a wristband for exclusive entry into the new exhibit.
For more information on how to become a Cade Member or to renew your existing membership, click here.

Maker Workshop: Coding in Scratch
2024-05-11 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-13 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

6th Birthday Bash!
2024-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Come make a splash at our birthday bash! We’re thrilled to offer FREE admission in celebration of the Cade Museum’s 6th birthday! Join us for the opening weekend of Ebb & Flow and enjoy a petting zoo, photo booth, and more! Gather your crew, and let’s make this party one for the books! No pre-registration is required, just show up and enjoy! Plus, don’t miss out on special groups from the Center for Coastal Solutions at the University of Florida, a captivating interactive talk, and much more!

Maker Workshop: 3D Modeling
2024-05-04 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Duke Ellington & Friends Sacred Jazz Concert & FREE Admission Day!
2024-04-28 16:00 - 19:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
1,000 Voices of Florida presents the fifth annual Duke Ellington & Friends Sacred Jazz Concert!
Come experience Ellington’s jubilant sound on the lawn of the museum and celebrate what would’ve been his 125th birthday with brassy horns, tickled ivories, and toe-tapping beats.
Legendary bandleader Duke Ellington ascended the ranks of American jazz by reinventing the big-band sound. From Harlem’s Cotton Club to venues around the world, Ellington’s orchestra delighted millions with gems like “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” and “Prelude to a Kiss,” and spiritual music, too. Ellington defied genre and tradition, uniting music lovers of all lifestyles and backgrounds.
The concert is free — and admission to the museum will also be free all day. Please bring your own blankets and/or lawn chairs.

Maker Workshop: Tech Textiles
2024-04-27 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Maker Workshop: Industrial Engineering
2024-04-20 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
