New to Gainesville, so this is my first visit to the Cade Museum. Parking is easy to access and is free, which is awesome. Please never change that. The exterior of the museum is impressive. Very modern and definitely fits the science theme. Entrance is clearly labeled, and easy to locate from the parking lot, thanks to the helpful signs guiding you. Interior of the museum starts off unassuming, but as you pass the front desk, and the colorful gift shop, it opens up to the breathtaking rotunda, with a wide, cylindrical, shape that allows natural light and a beautiful panoramic view of Depot Park via large windows. It also has a tall ceiling with a beautiful circular skylight. There is a large curved stairway that narrows as you approach the second floor, which leads to more activities, exhibits and stunning views of Depot Park.The first exhibit I went through was The Sweat Solution, which gives an interactive look into the life of Dr. Cade and the invention of Gatorade. My guide Erin Jane, was extremely entertaining and informative, with a deep knowledge on all aspects of the exhibit. She definitely knew her stuff, and made the tour an absolute pleasure.I then wandered upstairs to explore, and found the new Moon to Mars exhibit. The introduction presentation was done by Jesse, who was also entertaining and knowledgeable, and even put up with my Martian fart joke due to the discussion regarding methane on Mars. Wild theories are always fun.There was also a new ice skating rink in the middle of the rotunda. I didnt try it because I didnt feel like embarrassing myself, but the kids and adults who were skating around looked to be having a ton of fun. So something to consider, if you have kids and adults that act like kids, if you want something fun to do during Friday or Saturday afternoon.All in all, my first visit to the Cade Museum was wonderful, despite the weather. I highly recommend this place if you want to learn the history of Gatorade, love science, and also want fun activities for the family, in a beautiful, relaxing, atmosphere, with friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely visit again, in the future!

Nice museum. About half of the stations were too advanced for our 5 year old granddaughter. Others were unsupervised with little or no explanation. Probably wont go back. We enjoyed the museum of natural history more.

The museum of science and industry to miles away is 10 times better and it is free. The people that work there are great but I truly feel sorry for them.

Great museum connected to Depot Park- maker lab, and creative space, as well as exhibits on Gatorade. A good way to spend an afternoon with kids. Nice gift shop.

Very nice and Informative employees. Interactive experiments for the kiddos. Family loved it.

Its nice. Theres a lot of potential for this to be an awesome and interactive learning experience. The second floor does feel like a endless set of advertisements for local businesses. I would suggest bringing older elementary school children. Our 1st grader liked parts but wasnt exactly enthralled.

Had a wonderful afternoon , The ice skating was a great experience

I had a nice few hours here. The scavenger hunt kept the adult me busy, and a few areas were great for the kiddo I was with- especially the interactive materials in the “Idea Atelier.” That space is so beautiful I could spend my whole visit in there! The exhibits seemed limited in their focus, and admission seemed a little pricey. But if you’re bringing a kid, plan to take advantage of Depot Park being right there. And there’s a lovely family-friendly brewery nearby! I’ll definitely go again when the exhibits change and see how the museum is growing.

Great experience if you want to know more about science in your community. The theme changes every six weeks, so check back every so often. They have inventors come every Saturday and often hold special events to hear about old and emerging technology. Also a really great spot if you have children.Side note: if you buy a membership to the Cade you also get free* admission to over a hundred science museums across the nation and in a few foreign countries. They have a list at the front desk if youre interested.* - some museums are reduced price, but almost all of them are free.

My 19 month old son had a lot of fun. Admission is a bit pricey for the size of the museum, but he enjoyed playing with the blocks upstairs, and the Little Sparks playtime event seemed like fun (we got there close to the end). The building and grounds are beautiful, and its just a short walk to the amazing Depot Park. We will go again.

Awesome place with a great staff.

We had some time, so we visted the Cade Museum. A lot was focused on Gatoraid as Dr. Cade was the inventor. It also had practical applications and a lor of hands on for kids. This museum is new and has a lot of room to grow and change. Also had a Petty Family room which I thought was cool honoring the Petty family.

All the fun must be upstairs. I took my kids on a Friday and was told the upstairs is off limits due to field trips. The downstairs area left a lot to be desired. With that said the staff was very friendly and the facility is nice. Im not sure Id go back though.

Super fun family times with lots of great information about Dr. Cade, scientific discovery and patent law.

We had a good time and so did my daughter! Not much for younger kids (like 3 and under - my daughter is 1). Seemed to be a lot of exhibits out of order as well, but maybe it was just the day we went.

My (now) husband and I rented the upstairs area for our wedding reception back in January.I had visited the Cade in the past to playtest my companys educational video game for one of their after-school STEM workshop programs, and was excited to learn that the Cade was available to rent for a surprisingly affordable price at a wedding expo.The event staff were a pleasure to work with (Thank you Amanda and Gwen!), and my guests and I had an absolute blast.The Cade made for a quirky, yet beautiful setting and we couldnt be happier with our decision to celebrate our wedding day here.

We visited during the week in the early spring while on vacation and ended up having thr whole place to ourselves. Our kids ages range from two to thirteen and fun was had by all. I believe we spent around two hours here. Admission was reasonable. Upstairs there is an area that focuses on hands on STEM projects. Down stairs had interactive exhibits as well as a lab. The kids made slime, painted used a printing press amongst other things. The two year old was getting a bit restless waiting for the 3D printer so we walked over the the park next door.

Love this place, interesting expocitions, NYE party was absolutely fantastic

So many activities for kids of all ages. We go every few months as they change activities. Mist are hands on, the kids enjoyed flying an airplane simulator, making slime, using the printing press, making animated movies - so many creative activities. Highly recommend.

Great exhibits and wonderful staff to teach you new things. Got to eat a tasty spicy cricket today as part of an exhibit on Nutrition. View of Depot Park from second floor is amazing.

In my search for something to do with the kids while I’m staying here in Gainesville I found Cade Museum. We arrived around 2 o’clock and the museum closes at 5. We stayed there the three hours, the kids had a great time. The building is very nice, many engaging activities. I loved the scavenger hunt on the museum brochure and was excited to get it all done. The best part is the second floor with the big room (I forgot the name) with the great view. The kids spend their at least one hour, coloring and exploring.The lady that was there her name is Roxana she was very friendly and sweet, my kids are very talkative and she listened to them patiently and engaged with them and we didn’t even feel the time passing. My son left his stuffed animal in one of the rooms and Roxana immediately talked to the other employees and tried to locate it and went to get it for my son, she went above and beyond to engage the kids in the activities and also come to the rescue by finding the missing toy.I highly recommend this museum to anyone looking for interactive and STEM activities to do with the kids. You’ll find something for the kids and adults as well (flight simulators).We will be back next week!!

We had a wonderful time last night at the Peaceful Paths Guest Chef event at the Cade. It was their first year there and the space was BEAUTIFUL. Great for events and perfect for fundraisers.

Loved this museum celebrating the inventive spirit. Very interactive. Great exhibit about Cade himself, too.

This place is amazing! The activities that they have here for kids are fun and entertaining. A ton of things to see and do. We always persist for hours upstairs with the game, block building, and reading area.

It is a newer building in Gainesville, not far from the campus. Admission was twenty dollars for my daughter and me. The theme was football. The building is very nice but not too big and there are a lot of staff there with hands on learning for the kids. Its not huge but we were there for an hour and didnt see or do all that they had available. I will go again.

Very interesting place to go with the family

Really fun. Lot of things to do, and the scavenger hunt is entertaining.The service was a bit all over the place, though. Some people were really helpful, and some seemed disinterested in being there.

Great place for kids and adults. My husband and I stopped by while driving through Gainesville. We enjoyed all the hands on exhibits. Very knowledgeable staff and volunteers. They have exhibits that rotate about every 6-8 weeks. We would recommend to everyone. They gave us a map with a scavenger hunt and we enjoyed doing it as well.

Fun and fascinating! The staff was really nice and we enjoyed all the exhibits and hands on activities We cant wait to go back!.

Great place to learn about the history of Gatorade and its creator. Great exhibits on electrolytes and conduction, and the impact football has on the human body. Visually appealing museum with many kids areas for little ones to explore.

What a wonderful time I had here! The first thing you notice about the building is how beautiful, modern, and enormous it is. The section about Dr Cade is very entertaining and insightful, even for an adult. At the time of visit, upstairs had a section regarding Cuban ingenuity which was a fascinating topic about innovation in a country with hard times. The themes scattered around the museum such as serendipity and curiosity is adorable and also gave me some inspiration as well. The fabrication lab is a great way to bring a souvenir with you before you leave. The staff (which is extremely friendly and helpful) told me that they rotate the fabrication tools from 3D printing to laser printing and other means which is a exciting way to experience science for all ages. I had a great time here and I understand that this museum is relatively new and is working hard to add more exhibits as well.

Super nice venue, friendly and helpful staff.

This place is amazing! Its great for babies and for older kids! The staff is so sweet as well! This is just a all around great place to bring kids.

My family loved the Cade Museum. We had an excellent time playing and learning all around the facility. My only complaint is that we were charged full price when half the facility was closed for a private event an hour after our arrival. We were notified about it when we arrived but we had traveled nearly two hours to go there and didnt want to disappoint the kids.Still, with the reduced time we enjoyed our visit and hope to return.

Our family loves this place. If you’re looking to get a membership to somewhere awesome for you and your kids, this is the place. The staff are very friendly and inviting to my children and explain things on their level (5 and 2 years old). They have a toddler program on Thursday which is wonderful for ages 2-5. Always really interesting puzzles and creative toys/origami/blocks in the large upstairs space. Highly recommend.

Great place to visit. Staff is amazing and make it fun for kids.

Great place, everyone helpful and kind to my 3 year old son. Parking a little tricky.

Great place for a date or to bring your kids the theme changes every month or so it’s worth revisiting too

The museum has potential to be great. They have a lot of empty area and wall space where they should be putting more activities and displays to move the museum from its current lackluster state to great. If the museum had a director with imagination it would probably be the museum that it could be. Right now you feel ripped off when you leave.

I own a corporate rental property company and all of my guests absolutely love the museum (I do too)! Im so glad to have this wonderful asset in our community. I suggest that visitors purchase yearly passes so they can go often as the exhibits change. The museum is small, but is packed with information, weekly (changing) exhibits, a fantastic (and ever-changing) fab lab, and a great gift shop. The lab is an especially great hit with kids!

This museum was so much fun. My boys had a great time. The paper exhibit where they could build things with 3d cardboard shapes was amazing. Its not too big and it kept my boys interested. Its in a great location we even walked to the playground

A great way to spend a few hours with family or friends for a very little price. Tons of parking and its right downtown so you can easily get to anything else in a hurry too.

Loved it!Great for kids!Friendly and helpful staff!

Weve had a membership since they opened and probably always will because I am excited about the museum and grateful for all the effort to create something like this in Gainesville, but we have a toddler and dont actually use our membership much. I would love if going forward the Cade find ways to bring childrens museum style exhibits that fit within its mission, because they certainly seem to have the extra space and volunteers. The Cades focus on invention and creativity is important and unique, but as currently executed leaves out the under 5 crowd who (along with their parents) are often the demographic searching for activities 7 days week judging by a lot of other reviews.

My sensory sensitive child and his sibling enjoyed the one on one hands on workshops however they were a little dissapointed with the robot section. The lack of interactive ability didnt hold there attention but for a couple of minutes. The volunteers were for the most part very helpful especially the young lady who explained about Thomas Jeffersons coder invention! And athe lady who had the puzzles with magnets!! I was able to make my own Morris code device from supplies provided and enjoyed the sensory lab dor smell and the miracle berries exhibit. Nice touch to Gainesville thanks!

Fun and creative! You must you kids or teens to this museum. Plan on spending about 2 to 2.5 hrs to see everything. They have a Cuban ingenuity artifacts, science labs, etc.

Loved this place! All the workers and volunteers were awesome!

Best for kids. I didnt love it. Less than an hours worth.

A very nice museum with tons of inventions and interactive exhibits. Definitely will come again.

Great little museum!! I would say it is targeted more at kids, but there are very interesting things to see and do there. We went yesterday with out 2 girls, (7 & 3) and they had a blast! I would say I think my youngest was the absolute lower end of the age spectrum for here, but she got most things and there was plenty to keep her interested. The staff (and numerous volunteers) were absolutely wonderful with the kids; friendly, patient and more than happy to explain things in as much detail as was asked/needed.The exhibits (with the exception of the one detailing their namesake, the inventor of Gatorade, Dr Cade) change on a regular basis, and seem to based off more free thinking and a very open, self paced learning environment. I would not hesitate in going back, and the kids are already asking when we can return.One further upside to this museum is that connects with the relatively new Depot Park, which in itself is a great park with its own activities and mini adventures going on. Between the two, you can definitely make a whole day of it out there.TL;DR - great for kids, makes for part of a fantastic day out!

Beautiful place. The atrium is beautiful. Parking is ok, theres prob enough on a normal day.

I brought my nine-year-old daughter here for a fun day out. They have several areas fror experiments that rotate depending on the day and season. On this day they were conducting an egg drop experiment for the kids. They have 3d printers and a robotics section for older kids. They also have a replica printing press that the can be used by the staff to create a souvenir newspaper printing with their name. The volunteers and staff are very helpful.

Fantastic experience for all. Real engaged activities led by knowledgeable staff.

My son has really enjoyed the Little Sparks classes and I recently attended the Pickling Peppers event in the creativity lab. It was so much fun!My family loves the Cade!There’s really something for everyone.

This is a great place to bring your kids or anyone else. Its small, but really interesting. They offer summer camps if youre looking to drop your kids off for a few hours. I work here, and its a good place to be. The museum recently opened, so its very new. If youre looking for something to do, this could be on your list.

We had a swell time . Great place to be ,to see fireworks.

They are constantly adding new interesting stuff. Definitely a place to check out.

Not really much here worth the admission but if the price was lower it would be very worth it

Creative Sunday!

Probably better for children. Felt like it was a lot of money for what we got to experience. The grounds were beautiful! All staff were nice.

I went to the Cade museum last Saturday and was surprised to see they were lacking exhibits. There is a rather large exhibit on the 1st floor that is all about Gatorade (naturally) but upstairs there was an entire wing devoted to machine Cubans made from junk. Now that was interesting but everything was spread out with a lot of wasted space. I would recommend the proctored interactive exhibits on the main hall and the puzzle area for all ages. The building and grounds are beautiful with exquisite gardens connected to Depot park. The Cade museam is growing and I look forward to many new exhibits.

Cons:A lot of empty space.Needs more interesting exhibits.Needs a childrens play area.Pros:Convenient location.Beautiful building.

We bought a family membership, my daughter loves this place so much. Now we get to experience all the rotating exhibits and the different science experiences they host each week/weekend. Even though its relatively smal, you can easily spend hours here.

Fun museum and educational about Gatorade which was pretty awesome. Growing up in Illinois all I knew was it came from some college in Fl. Hell of a history;small but fun.

Not engaging for adults whatsoever. This is a childrens activity museum, and a barebones one at that. $12.50 a ticket for adults is absurdly steep for the experience. Boards with pictures and text are not exhibits, theyre informational wall decorations at best. The space could easily accommodate more and better exhibits, but seems to value a large, aesthetically pleasing, center area above being a museum. If you are looking for a science museum in Gainesville, the Florida Museum of Natural History is much larger, much more engaging for all ages, and much more reasonably priced.

Place is nice. There is some good stuff to look at but a little too technical for my 4 year old son. Also entry fee is a bit high for the quality and number of exhibits.

Very nice staff. Small museum with a lot of fun facts and motivation.

The staff was very nice and my older kids had a great time! I am looking forward to them adding more exhibits. But, parents of toddlers should be aware there is a section that is only accessible to older children. The my big kids loved it but my toddler was upset that she could not be involved. (I will probably skip that area in the future)

So fun

Today we checked out the new Cade Museum in Gainesville. This place has the coolest concept. It was donated by Dr. Cade, the inventor of Gatorade. The only permanent exhibit is about his life and invention. This exhibit was very interactive and taught my son a lot of science. However, the rest of the museum is completely interactive and changes often. The downstairs had two different demo stations in the lobby, as well as two labs for 5 and up and 8 and up. The experiments/activities change out every week or so and focus on a theme. This week’s theme was visual processing. My son made a prism viewer, 3d Glasses, a black and white top that shows color when spun, and a pepper’s ghost viewer. Upstairs is a room with puzzles, Books, and origami as well as a traveling exhibit. The exhibit there until Dec is Robot Zoo. They had large animal robots that the kids could control. Every Saturday, they have “meet the inventor” where you can talk with real inventors.Next door is the awesome Depot Park that has a splash pad, multiple station playground and a shop/cafe.I definitely recommend this for a day trip!

Beautiful building. Interesting exhibits. Hands on displays. Second floor activities for kids. They should enjoy it. Relaxing.

The Cade Museum is a gem for North Central Florida and a tribute to the legacy of Dr. Cade and the spirit of creativity and innovation in North Central Florida. The museum changes constantly so check their website for up to date information. Parking has been difficult due to construction on South Main, but a recently opened parking lot has made things much easier (get ready to back into your parking spots)! FYI - this was the creative brainchild of engineers in Talahassee rather than the museums, but it will get you thinking outside of the box before you even pass through the entryway. It offers fantastic programs, including camps, for kids as well as ongoing seminars and live inventor events to keep adults occupied. No visit to the area would be complete without a visit to the museum!

Case museum was a must see. Lots of interactive things to do.

Great place for kids. Lots of interactive things to do.

Good Museum will come back again

I love this museum! We always have so much fun here.

I went with my mt daughters school for a field trip so that may have something to do with why I wasnt able to fully enjoy this place. I will go back... If its free...

A great discovery museum primarily oriented to children and the young at heart. My mother worked for Dr. Cade, so I especially enjoyed the exhibit about his invention of Gatorade.

Really cool little museum that changes every 8 weeks

We had a great time checking out the robot zoo!

All three of my daughters love coming here as often as they can because there are always different fun and educational hands on activities.

Lots to do and the exhibits change. Our kids love it.

We love visiting the cade when we are in town!

Would be 5 stars but the help at front desk where you pay sat and watched me snd my daughter go to the door see it was locked and walked all the way around building looking for main Street entrance THEY SHOULD HAVE COME TO DOOR LET US KNOW THEY ARE OPEN JUST THE FIRST 2 DOORS DONT WORK...PUT A SIGN SOMETHING? So after we walked around the building in 100 degree heat and came back tried other doors they said OH YEAH THOSE DOORS DONT WORK..I thought they may be closed..id never been there..The museum is interesting tid bits of things from football helmet impact facts to termites, bone restructuring surgeries. Great for inquisitive type kids, its a good learning trip for home schoolers.One area upstairs for toddlers with magnetic blovks puzzles origami type play stations. Great when not too many kids around.They have summer camps and different themes with special people coming to educate.They gave free snack and juice at 200 for kids under 18 at the back patio sponsored by the usda summer feed the kids type program.Nice trip with the kids for couple of hours. Cool building and great view of the park behind it.

A great learning experience for you and your kids

Fun spot for kids on rainy day or to be the heat. Features change frequently.

Wonderful museum, lots for kids to do. I have to say that I also learned a lot! Makes for a nice day out.

This place is a jewel to the world!!! I did not know all of the details around Gatorade and how Dr Cade’s idea provided a solution to many medical and environmental problems. My family and I really enjoyed it.

Great place to bring children and all creative minds. There is something here for everyone to learn. You can spend up to 3 hours here if you participate in all activities. Each week they have new activities your family can be apart of, so it is not a place you only have to go to once.

Great time here. The kiddo loved most the exhibits!

Fun time with my kid. I hope to see this place grow. Entertaining staff.

Very very kid friendly. A tad expensive, but its new so thats to be expected. Very STEM focused and interactive. Ample parking.

Really a great place - had to drag my kids out, because they didnt want to leave.

Very good place for young students to explore science.

Very fun and i will defiantly come back we got to learn about Gatorade and other stuff Dr cade has created

Cool little place to spend the day with family & friends.

There were having an optical exhibit how amazing, enjoyed it!!

Nice small informative place. $12.50 for adults

Great fun for the kids and they get to learn science in a fun way. We spent 3.5 hours exploring and could have spent more...oh well next time.

Amazing place! I even solved Einsteins house puzzle...