Hands-On STEAM Fun Awaits! Come Create, Learn & Play
Pop-Up Events
Cade Museum at Good Life Station
To deepen its reach and presence in the wider community, the Cade Museum collaborates with Good Life Station to host pop-up events and mini-programs in that space.
What are Cade Pop-Ups?
These are portable, temporary activations (e.g. mini exhibits, workshops, interactive demos) set up at Good Life Station that bring a taste of the Cade’s mission closer to neighborhoods, businesses, and people who might not travel to Gainesville regularly.
Why Good Life Station?
Good Life Station is a smart community hub in Alachua, designed to bring together local resources, learning opportunities, and gatherings. By hosting pop-ups there, Cade extends its footprint and reaches people in a more centralized, accessible location.
Features
What to Expect at a Pop-Up
Interactive demos
(e.g. small maker station, design challenges)
STEAM workshops or drop-in family activities
Forensic Science
Showcases
Inventions, prototypes, or visitor creations
Share team inboxes
Whether you have a team of 2 or 200, our shared team inboxes keep everyone on the same page and in the loop.
Opportunities
Learn about Cade membership, upcoming events, or travel to the museum
About Cade Museum
The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention (Gainesville, FL) is a hands-on, experiential museum whose mission is to ignite curiosity, celebrate invention, and empower people to think and create like innovators.
When you visit, you’ll be encouraged to tinker, experiment, and explore — whether that means 3D printing your own design, dissecting a device, or engaging with interactive exhibits that explore the stories of inventors who have changed the world.
The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
In addition to regular exhibits and programming, the Cade Museum runs initiatives like the Cade Prize for Inventivity®, which encourages startup innovation and community engagement.
Because of its educational and outreach focus, Cade acts as a community resource — not just a museum. It offers inclusive access, partner programs, and outreach to schools and neighborhoods.
STEM / STEAM Education Access
It provides opportunities for youth and adults to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on learning.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
Through its prize programs, partnerships, and innovation showcases, the Cade helps to connect inventors, startups, and local businesses.
Inspiration & Exposure
Many visitors, especially young people, get exposure to career paths, creative thinking, and the idea that they can contribute to invention.
Community Outreach & Equity
The museum often runs discounted admission days, partnerships with underserved schools, and collaborative programming to reach broader audiences.
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