Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Little Sparks
2026-04-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-09 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-19 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 9 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.

Design + Doodle Lab
2026-04-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up art projects designed to inspire imagination and hands-on exploration. Prefer to follow your own muse? Head to our open art station, where you’ll find a wide range of materials and art supplies ready to become whatever masterpiece you dream up.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Inside Out
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00
The human body is a finely tuned network of systems working together in harmony to keep us stable and healthy. From inside out, we’ll explore some of the automatic mechanisms that protect and support our amazing human bodies.
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.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Neat-ure!
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00
Sometimes to discover the next big idea, all you need is to stop and smell the roses. Biomimicry is engineering inspired by the fantastic forms and functions we observe in nature. Journey to the intersection of invention and nature as we uncover how living things inform creation and design.
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.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | A Shocking Discovery
2026-05-07 13:00 - 15:00
Our modern world is illuminated with light, but have you ever wondered how the flick of a switch can supply endless energy? Plug into the world of electricity as we maneuver through the maze of electrical systems and circuits.
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.
