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A vibrant spread of dishes on a colorful tablecloth, featuring steaming vegetable curry in a bowl, fresh greens and radishes on a plate, baked salmon fillets on a ceramic platter, and a salad in a decorative bowl.
Exhibition
Coming soon!

Memories are Made in the Kitchen

Celebrate the stories, technologies, and cherished objects found in diverse kitchens throughout Canada.

From the memories stirred up by cooking and eating, to the traditions that are adapted over time, visitors are invited to reflect on the experiences of a wide range of communities. Through stories, photographs, artifacts, and kitchen objects, this exhibition highlights how the preparation and sharing of food can hold powerful memories and help shape new ones.

Memories are Made in the Kitchen was developed in collaboration with over 70 community participants who shared their stories and offered a glimpse into their kitchens.

Exhibition highlights

  • Explore a series of beautiful photographs and meaningful stories from community participants across Canada
  • Experience a collection of kitchen artifacts and objects that evoke your own memories and inspire new culinary discoveries
  • Multisensory experiences including videos, audio stories, soundscapes, smell, and even taste in the adjoining Demonstration Kitchen
  • Curious little cooks can learn through play in accessible, interactive play kitchens
Included with museum admission
Coming soon to the Dairy Barn, second level
Photograph of an exhibition display, which features photographs and cooking instruments to make 'Nana's Jamaican Christmas pudding'. The display features a bright pink graphic backdrop.

Nana’s Jamaican Christmas pudding

Discover the heartwarming story of Nana’s Jamaican Christmas pudding, a cherished holiday tradition spanning over a century. Passed down through generations, this rich dessert embodies heritage and home, with its preparation involving soaked fruits, a burnt-sugar mixture, and hours of steaming for its signature texture. Mary Anne continues the tradition in Canada using her mother’s mixing bowl and wooden spoon, treasured symbols of love and connection. As a preview to the Memories are Made in the Kitchen exhibition, this story highlights how culinary traditions preserve history, unite families, and bridge cultures.

Visit this display now on the second level of the Dairy Barn. Handed down from mother to daughter, this rich and dense pudding is more than a recipe—it’s a connection to heritage and home.

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