Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Maker Workshop: 3D Modeling
2024-07-06 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Summer Camps: The World Up Close (Half Day)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Dive into the unseen world! Discover the tiny but mighty by exploring the fascinating realm of microorganisms, cells, and tiny ecosystems. Unravel the mysteries of the miniature and get ready to magnify your curiosity to uncover the hidden wonders of the microscopic universe!
Dates: July 8–12, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 3, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Stop Motion Masters (Full Day)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Experience the magic of filmmaking with building blocks! Dive into the world of storytelling and creativity as you bring your favorite bricks to life on the screen. Discover the art of stop-motion animation with these tiny toys!
Dates: July 8–12, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 3, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: The World Up Close (Full Day)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Dive into the unseen world! Discover the tiny but mighty by exploring the fascinating realm of microorganisms, cells, and tiny ecosystems. Unravel the mysteries of the miniature and get ready to magnify your curiosity to uncover the hidden wonders of the microscopic universe!
Dates: July 8–12, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 3, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Little Sparks
2024-07-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-13 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-25 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-07-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-08-01 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-08-08 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: Coding with Scratch
2024-07-13 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Summer Camps: Park Pioneers (Half Day)
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Become a steward of our natural parks! Discover the distant forests and dry deserts that hide away amazing animals and puzzling plants. Gain an appreciation for our planet’s beauty and learn how to protect it for our future.
Dates: July 15–19, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 10, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Bots and Beyond (Full Day)
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Get ready to embark on an epic tech journey – put on your inventing cap to build a robot! Unleash your imagination as you tinker with code and gadgets to build a circuit-centered friend.
Dates: July 15–19, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 10, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Park Pioneers (Full Day)
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Become a steward of our natural parks! Discover the distant forests and dry deserts that hide away amazing animals and puzzling plants. Gain an appreciation for our planet’s beauty and learn how to protect it for our future.
Dates: July 15–19, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 10, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Maker Workshop: Cameras & Photography
2024-07-20 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Summer Camps: Flavors & Formulas (Half Day)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Mix, pour, and observe as you create colorful reactions, tasty treats, and discover the magic hiding in your favorite snacks. Explore the science behind cooking and get ready for a week of fizzing, foaming, and foodie fun as you transform into a kitchen chemist!
Dates: July 22–26, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $179 per student
Register for our half day camp (9:00–1:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 17, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Mythical Monsters (Full Day)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Step into the world of mythical monsters! Inspired by your favorite mysterious creatures, investigate the legends of Bigfoot, Nessie, and more. Discover where these stories come from, draw maps of where they live, and even create your own and share its story with your friends!
Dates: July 22–26, 2024
Grades: Rising 4th–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 17, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Summer Camps: Flavors & Formulas (Full Day)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 2024-07-26 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Mix, pour, and observe as you create colorful reactions, tasty treats, and discover the magic hiding in your favorite snacks. Explore the science behind cooking and get ready for a week of fizzing, foaming, and foodie fun as you transform into a kitchen chemist!
Dates: July 22–26, 2024
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register for our full day camp (9:00–4:00pm) here.
Registration closes on July 17, 2024.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Free Admission Day! ☀️
2024-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Explore exciting innovations in our Turning Tides exhibit, enjoy sports-themed activities, and discover how to create your own masterpiece with guidance from local author of Toddlerhood: Reality Abstracted, Jessica Marie Francis.

Maker Workshops: Coding in Scratch
2024-08-10 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

Maker Workshops: Aerospace Engineering
2024-08-17 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures - The Secret Lives of Animals
2024-08-22 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.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online 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: BOTSY - Robotic Drawing
2024-08-24 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
