Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt

The Murder at the Met
Scavenger Hunt

  • public
  • private
  • adults
  • indoor

The Murder at the Met Scavenger Hunt

Can your team solve this murder mystery scavenger hunt?

Fans of murder mysteries and The Da Vinci Code will enjoy this unusual adventure at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge, and treachery—all revolving around the museum’s planned multi-million-dollar purchase of a rare painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

Your investigation might include…

  • A man posing as a mysterious monk
  • A bottle featuring a man who has lost his top, so to speak
  • A gilded container for a saint’s skull
  • A cup once believed to be the Holy Grail

Even if you’re not a murder mystery buff, you’ll have plenty of fun spotting unusual details in art, piecing together the story, and laughing at some of the surprising discoveries. No knowledge of the museum or its art is required—you just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and good teamwork.

Click below to see the weekend public hunt schedule or contact us to learn more about booking a private Murder at the Met Scavenger Hunt for your group—and find more fun in New York City!

What are players saying about the  at the Met Museum Murder Mystery Game?

★★★★★ on TripAdvisor: “We loved our Murder at the Met Scavenger Hunt. What a great way to see a museum. The questions were tough and we loved the challenge. Our family loved it—millennials and baby boomers. Kim was a great [hunt host]. We will definitely do another/different Hunt. Highly recommended!”

“We had a fantastic time yesterday. Thank you for all your assistance! Our Hunt Host was a lot of fun and kept us interested in the story line—which is just juicy and scandalous enough to have kept everyone interested. We had a really great time as individual teams working together as well as competing against each other.” –Jessica Park, Office Manager, Black Mountain Systems

“Our team had a great time. Don and Shannon are wonderful hosts and I have to say that the entire group was super into the hunt—I consider this a great success for our group (lol).
Thank you so much for making the process so easy and seamless. I was super impressed from start to finish. Thanks again!!!!” —an organizer from a pharmaceutical firm

You might also like…
• For a 90-minute murder mystery at the Met, try the Whodunit at the Met Scavenger Hunt.
• Eager for a murder mystery at another museum? Try the Murder at the Museum of Natural History Scavenger Hunt.
• Need a murder mystery game you can play almost anywhere? Investigate the Murder Mystery Mayhem Scavenger Hunt.


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