

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.
September 18, 2025 – March 29, 2026
The Birth of Sports Science
Explore how science and invention have transformed sports, from ancient training methods and homemade tonics to Gatorade, high-tech equipment, and data-driven performance tools. Discover the breakthroughs that changed the game, the inventors who dared to ask new questions, and the future of sports science.
Watts Up with Energy
100 years ago, the first electric light swept the world off its feet, jump-starting humanity into a new age of electricity. Today, we are looking for energy solutions to launch our world into an era of sustainable growth. This exhibit explores where we have been to see where we’re going. From discovering several unusual — but promising — energy inventions, to diving deep into the future of nuclear fusion, join us on a quest to harness the energy of the stars.