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The museum’s first national traveling exhibition opens June 12, 2026
FISHERS, Ind. (June 4, 2026) – Conner Prairie is proud to announce FOOD: Science, Culture, and Cuisine, a dynamic, multi-sensory exhibition that explores the universal language of food through science, history, and culture. Opening June 12 and running through September 13, 2026, in the upper and lower exhibition galleries inside the Museum Experience Center, this groundbreaking experience marks the first national traveling exhibition ever hosted at Conner Prairie - a major milestone in the museum’s continued evolution as a year-round destination for immersive learning.
Presented by Corteva Agriscience™, the exhibition underscores a shared commitment to advancing conversations around food, agriculture, and innovation.
Designed by La Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in partnership with INRAE and produced by Imagine, the exhibition invites visitors to explore how food connects people across time and place. Through engaging, hands-on experiences, guests will discover the science behind cooking, the cultural traditions that shape what we eat, and the innovations transforming how we produce and consume food today.
FOOD: Science, Culture, and Cuisine is a true feast for the senses - engaging sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound - to bring the story of food to life in unexpected ways. From ancient cooking techniques to modern culinary advancements, the exhibition reveals how food influences our identities, communities, and future.
“This exhibition represents an exciting new chapter for Conner Prairie,” said Norman Burns, President and CEO of Conner Prairie. “As our first national traveling exhibition, FOOD: Science, Culture, and Cuisine allows us to bring a global perspective to our guests while deepening our commitment to innovative, immersive storytelling. Food is something that connects every single one of us, and this experience invites visitors to explore those connections in ways that are both meaningful and unforgettable.”
The exhibition also highlights the intersections of food with health, technology, and the arts, encouraging visitors to think more deeply about the choices they make and the systems that shape our world. Interactive multimedia experiences will allow guests to test their knowledge, experiment with new ideas, and engage with food in ways that are both educational and fun.
Tom Zaller, CEO of Imagine, shared, “Imagine is proud to partner with
This limited-time exhibition is included in general admission. For more information, visit connerprairie.org/food.
Spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres in Central Indiana, Conner Prairie welcomes more than 300,000 visitors of all ages annually. As Indiana’s first Smithsonian affiliate, Conner Prairie offers various outdoor, historically themed encounters and indoor experiential learning spaces that combine history and art with science, technology, engineering, and math to offer an authentic look into history that shapes society today. Conner Prairie is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization – accredited by the American Alliance of Museums – that relies on grants and philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations for sustainability and growth. For more information visit connerprairie.org.
About Imagine
Imagine (formerly known as Imagine Exhibitions) is a global leader in immersive storytelling and experiential design, specializing in the development of world-class exhibitions and attractions for museums, studios, IPs, brands, and leisure destinations worldwide. Through its four core services—Exhibitions, Studio, Retail, and Operations—Imagine created visitor experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire. Imagine is currently producing, presenting or operating more than 40 unique experiences around the globe, spanning museums, science centers, zoos, botanical gardens, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues. For details, visit theimagineteam.com.