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Visitor tip
Plan a visit around the Little Sparks programs (Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays at 10:15 am) if you have young children—these structured programs provide guided STEAM learning experiences tailored to younger kids beyond just open exploration.
Visitor tip
Mark your calendar for April 2, 2026, when 'The Invention of Cool' exhibit opens—this new flagship exhibit explores creative climate adaptations specific to Florida, offering timely, location-relevant content not found elsewhere.
Visitor tip
Homeschooling families should register for the monthly SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures program (1-3 pm, ages 7-11)—these dedicated sessions provide structured group learning experiences designed specifically for homeschool curricula.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Experience
- Hands-on experiments, 3D printing, taking things apart
- Upcoming
- The Invention of Cool exhibit opens April 2, 2026
- Programs
- Monthly homeschool adventures, weekly Little Sparks programs
What visitors say
- Plan a visit around the Little Sparks programs (Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays at 10:15 am) if you have young children—these structured programs provide guided STEAM learning experiences tailored to younger kids beyond just open exploration.
- Consider membership if you plan multiple visits or travel frequently—members receive free or reduced admission at hundreds of museums nationwide, which can quickly offset membership costs across the museum network.
- Mark your calendar for April 2, 2026, when 'The Invention of Cool' exhibit opens—this new flagship exhibit explores creative climate adaptations specific to Florida, offering timely, location-relevant content not found elsewhere.
- Homeschooling families should register for the monthly SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures program (1-3 pm, ages 7-11)—these dedicated sessions provide structured group learning experiences designed specifically for homeschool curricula.
Did You Know?
- The Invention of Cool exhibit opening April 2, 2026 explores how people have creatively adapted to Florida's climate, offering a unique regional focus on climate adaptation innovation
- Cade Museum Annex offers membership programs that provide free or reduced admission at hundreds of museums nationwide, extending value beyond the local venue
- The museum provides specialized STEAM programming for different age groups, including SparkSeekers for ages 7-11 and Little Sparks for younger children, with structured recurring schedules
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