Group Activities in Philadelphia

The Murder at
the Philadelphia Art Museum
Scavenger Hunt

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The Murder at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

Greed, lust, pride, and revenge…

…are all possible motives for murder on this devious whodunit. The victim? A curator who knew too much. He left behind a trail of clues linked to secrets in paintings and other objects at the Philadelphia Art Museum. As your team gathers answers about the art, you realize that his death had something to do with the museum’s upcoming purchase of a long-lost Leonardo da Vinci painting.

No previous knowledge of art or the museum is required: you just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes.

Your search might include…

  • A virtual frisking of The Bride Stripped Bare
  • A horrific nightmare scene out of a Hitchcock movie
  • Shoes tricked out with mirrors that would get you thrown out of school
  • A portrait posing as the work of a more highly-valued artist

Crack a secret code left in the victim’s personal calendar, decipher the mysteries in the museum’s art, and discover what drove one of the four suspects to commit murder. 

Click or tap a button above to see the schedule of weekend hunts for the public, or to contact us about a private hunt for your group—and find more fun in Philadelphia!

What are people saying about the Philadelphia Art Museum murder mystery scavenger hunt?

★★★★★ on Tripadvisor: “Exhilarating. Classic art? Vaulted Hallways? Lust, vengeance, and murder? Check to all these! Had a great day solving crime at the art museum!”
★★★★★ on Tripadvisor: “Why not solve a mystery as you explore a museum? This was a perfect winter activity to do because it’s fully inside. It’s an adventure! It gets you exploring museums with purpose and mystery, brainteasers along the way! It’s a wonderful team building activity, date, or outing. 10/10 highly recommend!”

★★★★★ “Extraordinarily fun mystery that takes you all around the museum and keeps you on your toes making you pay keen attention and use your brain!”

★★★★★ “It was entertaining and challenging.”


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