Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Little Sparks
2024-02-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-02-17 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-02-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-02-24 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-02-29 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-02 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-07 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-03-09 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 9 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
2024-02-17 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-30 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.

Behind the Graft: Craft & Coopering (21+)
2024-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
This special wine tasting event goes beyond the glass to explore the science involved in the art of winemaking with the Cade’s resident scientist and wine lover, Patty Lipka, and Chris Spangler from Negociants International.

We’ll be tasting six Australian wines from Yalumba, challenging your taste buds with comparison tests, and nibbling on hors d’oeuvres from Superette.

Featured Wine List: Organic Viognier, Eden Valley Viognier, Organic Shiraz, Barossa Shiraz, Bushvine Grenache, The Sanctum Cabernet, Wildly sparkling
Price (Adult 21+): $25
Register here.

Maker Workshops
2024-03-09 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Spring Break Camps: Dig Into Dinosaurs
2024-03-11 09:00 - 2024-03-15 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Do you dream of dinosaurs? Train like a paleontologist as you dig up fossils and meet dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes. Take a trip through time as you learn how dinosaurs lived and how dinosaur detectives study them today.
Grades: K-2nd
Price: $349 per student
Register here.
Registration closes on March 6, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Spring Break Camps: Magic Masters
2024-03-11 09:00 - 2024-03-15 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Abra Cadabra! Embark on an enchanting journey to learn about the world of magic! From card tricks to disappearing acts, discover the science behind various magical disciplines, illusions, and more! Hone your skills and learn new tricks to dazzle your friends and family.
Grades: 3rd-6th
Price: $349 per student
Register here.
Registration closes on March 6, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

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 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
