Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacies of an Iconic Space

Name: Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacies of an Iconic Space
Start: 2025-09-27T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-27T12:30:00-05:00
Location: 345 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

345 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102 | St Paul, MN

Julia Child's 20' x 14' kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past twenty years and museum goers have made it a top destination.
Join us on the opening day of the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition for a special conversation with Paula Johnson, one of the original collectors and keepers of Julia Child's home kitchen, and photographer Jaclyn Nash. In this conversation, Johnson and Nash provide an intimate portrait of Julia at home, first‑hand accounts of cooking with Julia in her kitchen, and a deeper understanding of why her kitchen is a window into larger themes in twentieth century American history.
Between lively narrative, compelling photography, and detailed commentary on Julia's favorite kitchen gadgets, Johnson and Nash illuminate the stories behind the room's design, use, significance, and legacy, showing how deeply Julia Child continues to influence food today.
The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Tracey Deutsch (University of Minnesota) and starts at 11:00 am in the 3M Auditorium. This free program will feature a conversation, a Q&A session, and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
Registration is recommended, but not required. A paid ticket or museum membership is required to visit the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition.
This program is made possible by the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is free and open to the public and registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Tickets are not required for admission.
RSVP here: https://www3.mnhs.org/events/32351712084