The Kitchen in the Cabinet is a digital exhibition that explores the historical intersections of food and natural science. It features centuries-old food specimens that have stood the test of time, mostly by being conserved in natural history collections.
As you explore this assemblage of objects, keep in mind the temporary and perishable nature of many of the food items digitally preserved here. Toggle between an object’s preserved form and an example of its edible nature by hovering your cursor over the images at the top of each individual object page (see the “Objects” menu above).