Butter, Wit, and Julia Child

A look inside the Julia Child exhibit at MN History Center

The sprawling display steps inside the life and loves of the famous chef while highlighting Minnesota’s rich culinary history, from home cooks to Betty Crocker.

Five things to know about the Julia Child exhibit at the MN History Center

A traveling exhibition exploring Julia Child’s delicious journey through life is about to open at the Minnesota History Center, with a local cookbook sampler added to the menu. Here are five things to know about “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” and that Minnesota twist: Blooming in Paris This icon didn’t only master the art of French cooking that launched her into our American kitchens. Child, who died in 2004 at the age of 91, lived a life as v…

Butter, Wit, and Julia Child

Running through May 31, 2026, Minnesota History Center's “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” is a traveling, immersive exhibition invites visitors to step into the world of the woman who made America fall in love with French cooking—and with cooking itself.