Front Street Side Entrance. The Museum flows into its Depot Park environs. Park Side Entrance and Plaza. Safe, convenient parking in close proximity.

The Cade Museum

Promoting a Culture of Innovation

Dr. Cade

The Cade Museum for Innovation and Invention - located in Gainesville, Florida - is named for James Robert Cade, the physician, musician, researcher and inventor best known for leading the University of Florida team that created Gatorade.

The Cade Museum will promote a culture of creativity and innovation. In particular, the programs and the exhibits will focus on:

  • America's unique national legacy of innovation
  • The brain science behind creative thought
  • Current inventions and technologies
  • The inventive process from idea conceptualization to commercialization

These themes will be presented to the public through educational outreach programs, innovation competitions, virtual exhibits, conferences, workshops, lectures, and interactive exhibits in a building to be located in downtown Gainesville.

Going Green:

In partnership with the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency, the Cade Museum will be a cornerstone of one of the most important environmental reclamation and urban renewal projects in the city's history. Its 55,000 square foot facility will be located in downtown Gainesville's Depot Park.  (See our webcam to view daily progress in Depot Park.)

The Timetable:

Groundbreaking is planned for 2012, with opening scheduled in 2014.

A Singular Educational Resource:

Collaborating with local schools, Santa Fe College and the University of Florida, the Cade Museum will also be an invaluable educational asset in Central Florida.  A virtual museum will give students around the world access to the Cade's exhibits and programs as well as to special lectures and seminars. 

Front Street Side Entrance.

The Museum flows into its Depot Park environs.

Park Side Entrance and Plaza.

Safe, convenient parking in close proximity.

Architectural Renderings

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Interview with Phoebe Cade Miles (Click on image for video)

Interview with Phoebe Cade Miles (Click on image for video)

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