Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Maker Workshop
2024-03-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-30 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Little Sparks
2024-03-21 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-23 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-28 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-30 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-04-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-04-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-04-13 10:15 - 11:00 and 8 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.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures
2024-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
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.
This month’s theme is Space. 🚀🛰️
Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)

Registration: Register online here or in-person at front desk of museum.
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.

Museum Closed
2024-03-31
The Cade Museum will be closed on Sunday, March 31 in observance of the Easter holidays. We will reopen on Thursday, April 4 with normal museum hours from 10 am – 4 pm.

Meet an Inventor: UF College of Engineering
2024-04-06 11:00 - 14:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Join us for an afternoon of innovation and meet the engineers of tomorrow as four UF student engineering groups showcase their work. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Dream Team Engineering (DTE), Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WECE), and Florida Intellectual Property Alliance (FLIPA) will have interactive activities and displays to highlight what’s going on at the engineering school down the road.

Maker Workshop: 3D Modeling
2024-04-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-05-04 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures
2024-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
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.
This month’s theme is Architecture. 📐✏️👷‍♀️

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at front desk of museum.
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: Coding in Scratch
2024-04-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-05-11 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

Maker Workshop: Tech Textiles
2024-04-27 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.

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!
