Cade Museum Programs

Cade Museum Programs include hands-on activities where kids can conduct an experiment, 3D print something, and explore exhibits to learn about people and inventions that have changed the world. Programs also explore STEAM concepts through hands-on learning and experimentation. Little Sparks includes music, dancing, crafting, stories, and other activities, and SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures offers additional structured experiences.

• Ages: 0–11 years old
• Schedule: SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures meets monthly from 1–3 pm for ages 7–11, and Little Sparks meets Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10:15 am during museum open hours Thursday–Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention describes itself as an experiential museum for all ages and as a place for taking things apart, connecting the dots, and thinking out louder. Its mission is to transform communities with Inventivity through exhibits, programs, and outreach initiatives that teach people how to think like an inventor and solve problems creatively with curiosity and resilience, and it aims to inspire communities throughout Gainesville and beyond. The museum reports annual audited financial statements available since opening in 2018 and notes community impact that includes 3.5k outreach interactions and 3k free family memberships through partnerships and outreach programs. Cade Museum Programs are part of an organization that is a member of the American Alliance of Museums, the Association of Children's Museums, the North American Reciprocal Museum Association, and the Association of Science and Technology Centers, and the Cade Prize for Inventivity has been celebrated for 15 years as of 2024.

Last updated May 31, 2026.