Cade Museum Traveling Exhibit

The Cade Museum's exhibits, educational programs, and Creativity Labs encourage learners of all ages to think like an inventor, meet an inventor, and be an inventor. And we celebrate the entrepreneurs who turn these ideas into practical realities.

May 19 - January 5, 2025
Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention!
Created by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with the Heirs of Rube Goldberg, the exhibition showcases Pulitzer Prize winning humorist and inventor Rube Goldberg’s iconic contraptions and celebrates his humorous storytelling and inventive cartoons. Inspired by Rube’s original illustrations, the exhibit contains a collection of new 3D, life-size machines and hands-on, interactive components that connect Rube’s iconic cartoon contraptions to the way things work in the physical world. These experiences provide insight into the legacy of Rube Goldberg and how classic engineering principles can be reimagined as entry points for deeper exploration of STEAM concepts for 21st century learning.

September 19 - January 12, 2025
Food + Agriculture: Florida-Grown Innovation
Whether you’re an aspiring scientist or simply curious, witness how innovation is actively shaping the future of food production in the Sunshine State! Explore engaging activities and exhibits illuminating the science and technology driving our food supply chain from seed to table. Uncover the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on agriculture. Even gain insights into the masterminds behind our food production right from harvest headquarters—the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science!