Explore Abuelita’s Kitchen at the FWMSH

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is proud to present its newest traveling exhibit, Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories, opening February 9, 2025.

This exhibit features ten Indigenous, Mestiza, Mexican-American, and Afro-Mexican grandmothers who have cooked, preserved and passed Mexican food culture along. Each of the abuela’s stories will be told through documentary film, audio stories, photographs, kitchen artifacts and family recipes – allowing guests to get a deeper look at the impact of Mexican and Mexican-American women on the culinary traditions and unique culture of Southern California.

This exhibit focuses on the themes of identity, place, and cuisine by exploring the various dishes these grandmothers prepared in their kitchens, such as chiles en nogada, mole, tamales, and pozole to name a few. The dishes and artifacts in Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories highlight the rich food heritage of Mexican immigrant communities and address some of the shared challenges faced by these grandmothers as immigrants and Mexican-Americans.

As visitors go through the exhibit, they will learn about each woman’s immigration journey, their deep connections to their home states in Mexico, and the diverse neighborhoods that became their home. The narratives of Mexican and Mexican-American women have been underrepresented in museum collections. By capturing the histories and family recipes of women who are immigrants, and non-English-speaking, we enrich our understanding and gain a deeper appreciation for the significant contributions these women have made to the food traditions of the United States.

To celebrate our own culinary heritage and vibrant community, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has partnered with local establishments to feature additional stories of Fort Worth women who have made an impact in Fort Worth’s culinary culture. Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories will include stories and personal artifacts from Fort Worth favorites like Los Vaqueros, Tokyo Cafe, Don Artemio, and Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez.

Throughout the duration of the exhibit, Museum guests and community members will have the opportunity to submit their own recipes, in person or online, to create a community cookbook which will be available to the public free of charge once the exhibit ends.

On February 9, 2025 Museum Members will receive early access to the exhibit for a private Member preview from 12 PM to 1 PM. Beginning at 1 PM, the exhibit will be open to the general public.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, from 12 PM to 5 PM. Special hours may apply. Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories is included with museum admission or membership. Admission is $14 for seniors, $16 for adults, $12 for juniors, and free for children under two years old. Tickets can be reserved online at www.fwmuseum.org.