First Floor
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Rotunda
Walk through the life of Lewis Latimer, an inventor who changed the way the world viewed electric light. Latimer’s self-made story demonstrates how he helped bring incandescent lighting to the masses, first by wedging his way into patent drafting to eventually inventing ground-breaking changes to light bulb filaments, landing him a spot in Thomas Edison’s electric company. Along the way, discover how Nikola Tesla swindled the world with his genius, as well as Dr. Cade and Thomas Edison’s shared fascination with a new kind of automobile. |
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Creativity Lab Dive into the bright history of Thomas Edison as both an accomplished inventor and innovative entrepreneur. Get creative and a little messy as you explore the science behind Edison’s greatest inventions with hands-on activities, experiments, and art projects. |
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Fab Lab
See how technology has evolved from the printing press to 3-D printers as you fabricate, investigate, and digitally doodle. Explore Tesla's contributions to the “Current Wars” and his vast catalogue of inventions while you wander through the life of this eccentric inventor. |
Second Floor
On the second floor, guests can dive into copious amounts of Cade Programming in the spaces designed for our youngest inventors. This is the perfect place to tinker and toy with a wind tube, match marvelous magnets, and hone those building blocks of creativity!
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Petty Family Gallery |
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Tony + Olga Barr Gallery |
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Gator Tank Idea Atelier |
Depot Park
With 32 acres of natural wetlands, ponds, and trails to explore, Depot Park and its resident animals are ever changing and engaging. The Park's social circles and interactive “What is six feet?” social distancing art displays allow you to get out and safely enjoy nature in Gainesville’s urban hub.
Learn more: https://www.depotpark.org/