Group Activities in Washington, D.C.

The Murder at
the National Gallery
Scavenger Hunt

  • public
  • private
  • adults
  • indoor

The Murder at the National Gallery Scavenger Hunt

Do you have what it takes to solve a murder?

You’re about to find out. A curator at the National Gallery of Art has been murdered, and he left behind a trail of cryptic clues connected with secrets in the museum’s masterpieces.

Gather answers about the art with your team and you’ll begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge, and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned purchase of a long-lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The murder victim knew too much—and it’s up to you to discover what it was that drove one of four suspects to commit murder.

You don’t need to know anything about the museum or its art to triumph: all you need is a sharp mind and comfy shoes.

Click on the button below to see the schedule for weekend hunts for the general public, or contact us to learn more about a private hunt for your group—and find more murder mystery fun in Washington, DC!

What are participants saying about the Murder at the National Gallery Scavenger Hunt?


★★★★★
on Tripadvisor:
“Fun and engaging. So much fun! Had a great time and it really made the museum visit interactive and engaging. I feel like I experienced the National Gallery of Art in a new way!”

★★★★★ on Tripadvisor: “Great time!! We had an amazing time! Tokia was a fabulous host and explained everything perfectly! Would definitely come again!”

★★★★★ on Yelp: “I did a Watson Adventures private murder mystery at the National Gallery of Art for my birthday…all I can say is it was fantastic! All of my friends were so into it and had a wonderful time….Even though it was two hours, time went by quickly, it was so interesting and took us to rooms of the museum that I had never been to before. You needed no prior art or museum knowledge. Everyone from Watson was so helpful, and Sharlette did a wonderful job leading our group—she was personable, bubbly and made it that much more fun! It was exactly what I wanted and I loved everything about it..except being on a losing team!”


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