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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The Cade Museum Re-Opens June 5th Visitors will enjoy The Cade through guided experiential tours
Gainesville, Florida, May 28, 2020 – The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience. Since guest safety and enjoyment remain our top priorities, The Cade will initially be open on Fridays and Saturdays for limited-capacity experiential tours. A talented team of Cade educators will lead tours, and tickets can be purchased at CadeMuseum.org (free for Cade Members - advance registration recommended).
“More than 50,000 parents and children have continued to interact with the museum, during its closure, through our “Cade at Home” online learning platform, and we are thrilled to reopen our doors to the entire community,” said Stephanie Bailes, Executive Director of the Cade Museum. In addition to maintaining current social distancing standards, our goal is to provide the most engaging Cade Museum experience within an environment that exceeds safety standards. The Cade Museum celebrates invention and is proud to partner with Violet Defense, Orlando-based creators of patented, ultraviolet disinfectant devices that eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. “We are excited to be partnering with The Cade Museum to help protect their guests and staff. It is our mission to leverage our technology to help protect people against germs in all of the places they live, work, play, and learn every day,” said Terrance Berland, CEO of Violet Defense. Bolstering the strict cleaning protocols already in place, Violet Defense’s mobile ultraviolet disinfection units - currently utilized in hospitals - will be used before and after each guided tour. This added layer of protection allows guests to experience our Sweat Solution exhibit, Fab Lab, Creativity Lab, Gallery West, and Petty Family Gallery with the knowledge that this state-of-the-art technology brings a clinical-level of disinfection into the museum. “We have missed everyone and look forward to seeing everyone again. Reopening the Cade feels like a victory for the entire community that we love to serve. We are excited to see inventors of all ages reconnect with STEAM learning at the museum on June 5th and beyond,” Bailes added. To purchase tour tickets, and for more information about the Cade Museum, visit https://www.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. An independent 501(c)(3) public foundation, the museum receives no operational funding from federal, state, or local governments, or the University of Florida. Visit CadeMuseum.org for more information. About Violet Defense Violet Defense uses UV disinfection to protect everyday spaces from harmful pathogens by killing up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA, C. diff., Norovirus, and C. auris. Violet Defense’s technology is the only known Pulsed Xenon solution that can be installed into a room full-time, creating a continuous way to address disinfection needs of all types of settings. For more information, visit www.violetdefense.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@violetdefense). ### Cade Museum to Temporarily Close Amid COVID-19 Concerns
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Sue Draddy sdraddy@cademuseum.org (352) 371-8001 March 17, 2020 Cade Museum to Temporarily Close Amid COVID-19 Concerns Experience the Cade at home with educational videos and downloadable STEAM content coming soon Gainesville, Florida, March 17, 2020 – The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will be temporarily closed in response to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control related to concerns around COVID-19. Additionally, spring break camps, and scheduled events are also canceled through March 31, 2020. With the health of our visitors, staff and volunteers as a top priority, the Cade Museum will continue to actively monitor developments and will proceed with enhanced cleaning protocol. Beginning next week, the museum will offer engaging educational video and downloadable content to bring The Cade experience into your home. Please check our website and social media for postings regarding this new STEAM content. If you are not yet a subscriber, please subscribe to our e-newsletter at: bit.ly/cadenews to receive updates on these Cade at-home activities. Please continue to check our website, Cademuseum.org, for updates on reopening. 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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