Julia Child:
A Recipe for Life

This traveling exhibition explores pivotal moments in Julia’s life, beyond her fame as a TV personality and author, through immersive experiences.

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

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life invites visitors to immerse themselves in key ingredients of her personal journey – from her early days in Paris to her groundbreaking cookbook and TV show.

Discover the passion and perseverance that made Julia a culinary icon and be inspired by her legacy, one that continues to influence and inspire generations of food enthusiasts and trailblazers.

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Specifications

Space Required:

3,000 - 5,000 sq. ft.

Target Audience:

Adults, families with children, culinary enthusiasts, history lovers

Production Time:

Ten (10) days for installation; seven (7) for deinstallation

Freight:

Two (2) 53 ft. trailers

Language:

Exhibition provided in American English

Tour Availability

July – Sept 2026
February 2027 and beyond

Produced By

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

Testimonials

My family and I saw the Julia Child exhibition at The Henry Ford and it was superb! You made me fall in love with her all over again and I learned new fascinating details. My daughter loved the interactive aspects -smelling the bouillabaisse in a heavy copper pot and recreating the bathtime Valentine's Day card, and debuting her own cooking show! It really was such a fun time and I can't wait to take my mom to see it.
Congratulations on a fantastic and delightful exhibition!

Sincerely,

Leslie Flowers

Marco Island, FL

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