I am looking to compile a list of food museums and food related collections at universities and the like. Any suggestions would be appreciated, as long as they have real-world permanent collections that one could actually go... (26 replies, last updated by bivalvelovr August 10, 2007)

you guys may all know this already...it may even have been discussed here and I missed it. but I just found it and think it’s great. "NY Food Museum: How New York Ate 100 Years Ago" Link: http://www.nyfoodmuseum.org/ (3 replies, last updated by Timowitz March 4, 2002)

to say that they asked for places near the Ben Frankly Museum. And they will have a van/car so that general area would be great. Thanks. (5 replies, last updated by joluvscards October 27, 2007)

museum. Food museums, in large part, tend to be annexes of factories or in regions where that food is made or grown. Or, of course, where a fanatic lives. Here’s my report on what I’ve seen. The Mushroom Museum in... (12 replies, last updated by Nancy Berry March 10, 2002)

We had lunch at the Currier on Saturday. Food is being provided by Tidewater, a Manchester firm. I have to say, the funky variety was nice- but there was food leftover from an event the night before (we were at that event too, so... (1 reply, last updated by whs September 30, 2008)

We are coming down from NYC this Friday to go to Van Ruisdael exhibit and would like some recommendations for a moderate restaurant—$60 for two for dinner—in the area that would serve something quintessentially... (0 replies, last updated by Bill November 9, 2005)

It’s hard to find even decent museum food but at the Queens Moma you only have to venture a few blocks away for a great Turkish meal. At Hemsin the only letdown was the confused but well intentioned service that... (4 replies, last updated by Peter Cuce March 19, 2003)

Please recommend great food near the Getty Museum. Any style, any ethnicity, relatively cheap. (4 replies, last updated by Xericx January 25, 2004)

I just read in the New York Times that this museum is opening on June 7. I’m planning a trip to New Orleans and I’m curious if any of you have any info on it. Thanks. (2 replies, last updated by coolfoodie April 5, 2008)

Can anyone recommend good, cheap food for weekend lunch/dinner near the American Museum of Natural History? Any type of ethnic food would be preferable. -JT (2 replies, last updated by Erik July 1, 2002)

The food is pretty pricey in the museum, and not the greatest. “Decent” covers it, except for the part about $30 for sandwiches etc. for two people. That said, we find it very convenient to eat in the American wing... (8 replies, last updated by fritzy March 12, 2004)

I know that Isabella’s is very close to the Museum of Natural History. I would appreciate any comments. Thanks Renee (1 reply, last updated by Tatyana February 20, 2001)

There’s the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Art Institute, and Chicago has a Children’s museum too. There surely are others. And just so we talk about food on this board, have a hot dog with sport peppers for... (4 replies, last updated by Jill-O August 29, 2002)

We are going to the Queens Museum of Art – looks like the 111th Street stop on the 7 train. Anyone have any potential lunch options in the area? Thanks. (0 replies, last updated by saya March 10, 2005)

We are going to the Rembrandt exhibit and would love to have some good, real chinese food. Is there anything good near the museum? I would love real Hong Kong style. If not, is Cyclo anywhere near the museum? It seems to be a... (10 replies, last updated by ciaogal April 26, 2007)