Minnesota History Center Hosts Julia Child Legacy Exhibition

The Minnesota History Center is hosting "Julia Child: A Recipe for Life," a traveling exhibition that celebrates the life and legacy of the culinary icon known for transforming American home cooking with her cookbooks and television shows. Opening September 27 and running through May 2026, the exhibit offers a multi-sensory experience featuring personal artifacts, interactive displays, and recreations of significant moments in Child's life, including her dining experience at La Couronne and her French Chef television kitchen. The exhibit traces Child's journey from her California upbringing and World War II service in the Office of Strategic Services to her discovery of passion for French cooking in Paris near age 40. Visitors can explore her creative process through handwritten recipes, letters, and photographs, and enjoy a special section titled "Minnesota Cooks: Small Bites from the Collections," showcasing local vintage cookbooks and culinary history. Museum manager Annie Johnson highlights the exhibit’s focus on Child’s perseverance, humor, and impact on cooking, offering lessons that extend beyond the kitchen. The exhibition underscores Julia Child's enduring influence, with her shows still airing and inspiring food enthusiasts decades after her passing.