Coming to The MAC! Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Julia is coming home to California.

The same exhibition currently on National Tour, produced by Flying Fish Exhibits
opens in early November, 2024
at The MAC, 607 St Helena Highway St Helena
on exhibition through mid-September 2025
dates subject to change

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, explores Julia’s personal evolution as well as America’s culinary revolution

Julia Child’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, prove and communicate how to make delicious food. Learning to cook empowered Julia, and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life explores the key ingredients that led to Julia’s personal evolution and America’s culinary revolution.

Visitors will journey through Julia’s life as she explored the world and discovered her sense of curiosity, including the moment that ignited her love for French cuisine and inspired her career.

At the heart of the exhibition, Julia’s passion for teaching is explored through her meticulous process of recipe development for Mastering the Art of French Cookingand The French Chef, culminating with her legacy of inspiring chefs of all levels.

Take the Virtual Tour – courtesy of Flying Fish Exhibitions!

Key Experiences:

• Interactive The French Chef television set
• Video, audio and photography documenting Julia, her distinctive voice and her extraordinary contributions to the culinary world
• Sounds and smells of Julia’s kitchen
• Visitors can view and share memories of Julia’s legacy