FOOD: Celebrating Conch Cuisine
The Smithsonian Museums Food Exhibits exist to showcase the important role food plays in shaping culture, history, and identity. The Key West exhibit aims to educate visitors about the origins and evolution of our local Conch Cuisine, as well as the social and political factors that influence food production and consumption.
Through interactive displays, artifacts, and multimedia presentations, visitors can explore the rich history and cultural significance of food in various societies. Visitors will learn how Indigenous and immigrant experiences, ingredient accessibility, food storage, and meal preparation innovations shaped recipes, traditions, and product exportation.
