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Gainesville, FL--From the 1870s through the 1890s, Thomas Edison's laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, patented some of the most important inventions of the modern age, including the light bulb, sound recording, and motion pictures. The late 19th Century saw tremendous change and the rise of a new kind of American icon: the Inventor. The Age of Electricity, this spring’s theme at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, provides entertaining, interactive activities inspired by Edison along with pioneers Lewis Latimer and Nikola Tesla. Surprising facts – like that Studebaker made battery-operated electric carriages from 1902-1912 – come to light in infographics and presentations throughout the museum. Parked right inside the museum’s rotunda are two Studebaker carriages donated by James Robert Cade, the museum’s namesake and lead inventor of Gatorade. Speaking of inventions coming to light in this theme, guests can tinker with uses of light and power by way of hand-crank lightbulbs, fine-tuned instruments, and interactive power grids. Multimedia, interactive elements engage kids and kids at heart throughout the museum. Educators provide lively and easy-to-understand explanations of how the inventors pioneered electricity. One exhibit provides a literally hair-raising presentation of how electricity dazzled audiences at carnival sideshows during the 19th century. Parents and kids alike can chuckle at the infamous legend of Tesla’s barter of a “death ray worth $10,000” for hotel fare. A replica of the box containing the device—in reality, a common scientific measurement device—invites a peek alongside the exhibit. In keeping with the Cade’s pillars of learning, young inventors can participate in activities that engage all types of learners. A worksheet and crayons invite young inventors sketch their own patents. Little ones can create from “Edison’s Pile o’ Junk,” and witness how everyday items like Play-doh conduct electricity. The Age of Electricity can be viewed Fridays-Sundays 12 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, 811 S. Main St., Gainesville. General admission is $12.50; youth ages 5-17, $7.50; children ages 0-4 get in free; seniors and college students only pay $10, and Cade Museum members get in free. Visit cademuseum.org for more information. Media contact: Kathryn Rohlwing, Marketing Manager, krohlwing@cademuseum.org. About the Cade Museum In 2004, Dr. James Robert Cade and his family established the Cade Museum Foundation to build the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention in Gainesville, Florida. The Cade’s mission is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Dr. Cade, a physician at the University of Florida, was best known as the leader of a research team that invented Gatorade in 1965. The Cade Museum is open to the public and located at 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. An independent 501(c)(3) public foundation, the museum receives no operational funding from federal, state, or local governments, or the University of Florida. Download the press release here: 
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Cade Museum Welcomes Brain: The World Inside Your Head Exhibit
Gainesville, FL, September 14, 2020 – The end of summer brings in a new exhibit at The Cade Museum. BRAIN: The World Inside Your Head will debut September 19th and be at The Cade through January 2, 2021.
The exhibit, which premiered at the Smithsonian Institute, allows visitors to take an unforgettable journey inside the head. Guests are transported into a giant brain where technology helps them learn more about the mind and how it works. Along the way, they will discover how the brain learns, the secrets of sleep, and the causes and cures for diseases. By the end of this experience-based adventure, visitors will enjoy a new appreciation of their own brain. “The Cade is excited to host this innovative exhibit, allowing guests to learn more about such an important part of our body. The brain is the center of all creativity and invention, so we are thrilled to bring this technology-based exhibition to Gainesville,” said Stephanie Bailes, Executive Director. In addition to the BRAIN exhibit, the museum’s MOON TO MARS space theme continues through October 31st. Guests can enjoy both of these experiences for the next six weeks. New Tuesday night programming starts at The Cade on September 15th and provides engaging STEAM enrichment every Tuesday. Jr. Inventor Nights help children (ages 6-9) become creative problem solvers. Maker Nights (open to youth makers 10+ and adults), offer guided projects and access to computers, 3D printers, laser cutters, craft supplies, and more. To learn more about BRAIN: The World Inside Your Head and other exciting things happening at The Cade Museum, including the Sweat Solution exhibit, Fab Lab & Creativity lab, and more, visit cademuseum.org/calendar. The Cade continues to prioritize the safety and health of its guests and employees. Social distancing measures, extensive cleaning and sanitizing using state-of-the-art Violet Defense UV technology is being implemented throughout the museum. About the Cade Museum In 2004, Dr. James Robert Cade and his family established the Cade Museum Foundation to build the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention in Gainesville, Florida. The Cade’s mission is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Dr. Cade, a physician at the University of Florida, was best known as the leader of the research team that invented Gatorade in 1965. The Cade Museum is located at 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. Visit CadeMuseum.org for more information. ### The Cade Museum Is Out of this World With Moon to Mars Exhibit Museum to receive real-time data from the International Space Station
Gainesville, FL, Jul 2, 2020 – The Cade Museum’s new exhibit and theme, Moon to Mars, will launch July 3rd. Micro exhibits throughout the building will help to educate guests on space and space travel.
Space-themed activities will also be found in the Fab Lab and the Creativity Lab. These activities will encourage guests to learn more about what it takes to colonize the moon and travel to Mars, as well as the solutions inventors are discovering to make this a reality. One of the most exciting parts of the space theme will be the connection between the Cade Museum and the International Space Station. ISS Above, an electronic device that brings the space station to you, will show guests when the station is heading over Gainesville as well as provide interesting information about that space station. The connection will also allow for story time from space, where guests can get a story time experience with team members from the space station. Currently, members on the space station include: Antatoly Ivanishin, Ivan Vagner, Chris Cassidy, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley. To learn more about the astronauts aboard the space station click the link below: ttps://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/index.html The Cade is excited to provide the community with a unique opportunity to learn more about a topic that is truly out of this world. This theme will continue through October 31st. For more information on Moon to Mars, click the link: https://www.cademuseum.org/exhibitsthemes.html About the Cade Museum In 2004, Dr. James Robert Cade and his family established the Cade Museum Foundation to build the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention in Gainesville, Florida. The Cade’s mission is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Dr. Cade, a physician at the University of Florida, was best known as the leader of a research team that invented Gatorade in 1965. The Cade Museum is located at 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. Visit CadeMuseum.org for more information. ### The Cade Museum to Debut Ice-Skating Rink and The Science of Cool on July 3rd
The Cade Museum to Debut Ice-Skating Rink and The Science of Cool on July 3rd
Weekly Theme Nights Add to the Unique Summer Skate Experience Gainesville, FL June 22, 2020 – The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will open a synthetic ice-skating rink in the building’s rotunda on July 3rd. This skating rink dovetails with the museum’s summer celebration of cool inventions. Air conditioning, refrigeration, and artificial ice aren’t just modern conveniences, it's life-changing technology that has enabled cities to grow in places where they couldn’t exist before. Visitors will learn how Florida-based inventors, like John Gorrie and Khanh Din, have played pivotal roles in all things “cool!” Museum guests can reserve a skating time upon entering the museum, and the cost of skating is included with museum admission. Adults and children ages five and up can skate using real, Cade-supplied ice skates and younger children will have the option of sock skating. Skating hours will initially be Fridays and Saturdays, from Noon to 4:45 pm, and the skating rink will remain at the museum through August 23rd. Space for each session is limited. Each Thursday, the museum will also host themed evening skating parties, beginning with a Cade Member preview space-themed skating party on July 2nd. A superhero-themed evening skating party will be hosted for the public on July 9th. Advance registration is required for themed skating parties, which cost $5 for guests, and $3 for Cade Members. Learn more and register for a themed skating party today at CadeMuseum.org/Calendar. “We are thrilled to offer this unique experience to guests of the museum,” said Stephanie Bailes, Executive Director of The Cade Museum. “In addition to fostering a spirit of purposeful creativity and providing one-of-a-kind summer memories through this fun and engaging activity we are celebrating world-changing inventions from Florida,” she added. Funding for the skating rink comes from The Cade's Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Grant, awarded by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, in conjunction with Visit Gainesville, Alachua County. “According to research from Americans for the Arts, cultural non-profits attract travelers and are good for tourism, support the local economy, and make the community a better place to live,” said Tourism Manager Jessica Hurov. “The Cade Museum’s adaptive plan to create new experiences in response to programmatic changes due to COVID-19 exemplifies profound resiliency as our community works together to support Alachua County’s tourism-generating cultural institutions, and we are proud to assist in their efforts.” In addition to this new, exciting activity at the museum, the Cade will be open for general admission on Fridays and Saturdays from Noon to 5 pm, and Thursdays for group visits. The Cade will also launch a new museum-wide theme on July 3rd, Space: Moon to Mars. For more information on visiting the Cade, upcoming exhibits and hours of operation, please visit CadeMuseum.org About the Cade Museum In 2004, Dr. James Robert Cade and his family established the Cade Museum Foundation to build the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention in Gainesville, Florida. The Cade’s mission is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Dr. Cade, a physician at the University of Florida, was best known as the leader of a research team that invented Gatorade in 1965. The Cade Museum is located at 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601. Visit CadeMuseum.org for more information. ### |
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