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Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Stir, savor, and celebrate Julia Child—the culinary icon who transformed American cooking! This immersive exhibition unveils the moments that shaped her extraordinary life beyond her iconic TV show and groundbreaking cookbook.

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Photos

Photos of Julia Child by Paul Child, © The Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University - Exhibition photos courtesy of The Henry Ford.

Videos

VR and App content

  • Virtual tour:

Description

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life is a feast for the senses, whisking you through the defining moments of Julia’s extraordinary journey—from her first bite of French cuisine to revolutionizing home cooking with her legendary cookbook and TV show.

Uncover the passion, perseverance, and playfulness that made Julia a culinary icon. Through immersive experiences and interactive moments, you’ll step into her world, feel her energy, and leave inspired to bring a little joie de vivre into your own kitchen.

Exhibition partners

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life is a traveling exhibition produced and toured internationally by Flying Fish, in collaboration with the Napa Valley Museum, under rights granted by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts and The Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, and generously sponsored by Oceania Cruises.

Area size

200 to 500 sqm

Availability

2026 / 2027 / 2028 / 2029

Hiring fee

Flexible
Package format: Turnkey
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Core experience

Immersive digital experience / Original collection / Hands-on activities / Panels and graphics / Reproductions

Collections

Photographs / Paintings Drawings & Prints / Manuscripts Books & Maps / Decorative objects / Film & Sound / Technical objects / Digital art

Languages

English

Technical requirements

Available package options

Turnkey

Add-ons

Education kit / Media kit / Exhibition tour kit / Easy translation / Catalogue / book / Merchandise / Dress up costumes / Selfie spots / Engagement programme support

Highlights

Curatorial excellence / Star object / Treasure collection / Immersive experience / Interactivity / Other

Indulge in the legacy of a culinary legend:

Step onto the set of The French Chef – Explore an interactive replica of Julia’s groundbreaking TV kitchen

Dine like Julia in La Couronne – Immerse yourself in the restaurant where she fell in love with French cuisine

Get up close with a larger-than-life edition of Mastering the Art of French Cooking – The book that changed everything

Write a note to Julia – Share your thoughts in the “Dear Julia” interactive experience

Capture the moment – Snap share-worthy photos throughout the exhibition

Additional information

Size:
3,000 - 5,000 sq. ft. / 280 - 470 ㎡

Production Time:
Ten (10) days for installation; seven (7) for deinstallation

Freight:
Two (2) 53 ft. trailers

Languages:
American English

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Original collections
Museums and Galleries, Entertainment Venues, Science Centres

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Past and upcoming venues

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Dearborn, MI, USA
May 19, 2023 – September 10, 2023

The Durham Museum
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
October 6, 2023 – February 11, 2024

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Richmond, Virginia, USA
March 15, 2024 – September 2, 2024

Jackson, Michigan, USA
October 16, 2024 – January 12, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
January 31 – May 18, 2025

Muskegon, Michigan, USA
June 4 – September 1, 2025

St. Paul, MN, USA
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 – MAY 31, 2026

Charlotte, NC, USA
OCTOBER 21, 2026 – JANUARY 17, 2027

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