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Culinary Archives & Museum
Johnson and Wales University 315 Harborside Blvd.
Providence, RI 02905
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“Culinary Archives & Museum At Johnson & Wales University” Wcities.com
“Culinary Archives and Museum” PlanetWare.com
“Preserving fairs to fruit crates to diners” Boston.com / Boston Globe
“For foodies, a guided tour of culinary history” Boston.com / Boston Globe
“The Providence palate” Boston.com / Boston Globe
“Pack Your Knives and Go” chow.com
“Downcity rising” ExploreNewEngland.com / Boston Globe
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 69 attractions in Providence
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A visit to the Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Museum in Providence, RI will excite your senses and pique your appetite for art and artifacts about food...... more » A visit to the Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Museum in Providence, RI will excite your senses and pique your appetite for art and artifacts about food service and cookery. The Culinary Arts Museum is truly one of the premiere institutions dedicated to the preservation of the history of the culinary and hospitality industries. « less
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Attraction type: Speciality museum, Library, Museum
Address: Johnson and Wales University
315 Harborside Blvd. Providence, RI 02905
Tel: 401 598 2805
Fax: 401 598 2807

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“A fun afternoon at the "Cooking Museum"”
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5 of 5 stars
Vannatraveler
USA
28 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The museum is located inside Johnson & Wales University. We went as a family and spent about 2 hours there on a chilly winter afternoon. The exhibits are well done; eye-catching, interesting and informative. My children's favorite spot was the mini-diner just for kids (although the grown-ups had just as much fun). Doning aprons and hats (the hats are yours... more

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Culinary Archives & Museum Address

Johnson and Wales University, 315 Harborside Blvd., Providence, RI 02905
Tel: 401 598 2805 Fax: 401 598 2807