The Museum of
Natural Hysteria
Scavenger Hunt

Nature gets wild at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

Take your group on an unusual adventure that uncovers the museum’s secrets, surprises, and treasures. Your team will follow a trail of clues through the galleries as you collaborate to answer fun and funny questions about what you find. You’ll see the best of such exhibits as the Hall of Paleontology—so vivid you might swear you feel the hot breath of a looming dinosaur—and the new Hall of the Americas.

But even if you don’t know a dino bone from a donut, you’ll enjoy this hunt. The emphasis is on teamwork and laughter. No previous knowledge about science or the museum is necessary to win: you just need a sharp mind, comfy shoes, and a sense of adventure.

You also might find…

• A prehistoric fish that got all choked up
• An Inuk warning to travelers at the Toronto airport
• A pig that does cleanup work for a dirty job
• A deadly dandelion made by Fabergé
• The elemental reason your potato chips don’t break

Your team could track down answers to such questions as…

• In the Hall of Paleontology, find a couple of guys who don’t look like they know how to use the sharpest tools in the shed (or cave). However, what nickname for one implies that he might actually have been pretty good with a wrench? Answer: Among models of the earliest humans, Homo Habilis is known as “Handy Human.”  
• In Africa, what predator is most likely to “hail” a Chevy namesake that’s hanging around? Answer: A leopard on a branch is closest to an impala caught in the tree.

Couldn’t answer those questions? Don’t worry! They’re designed so you can answer them only when you are standing in the right spot in the museum, when all becomes clear.

Museum scavenger hunt options to suit your group

If your group could use more of a challenge consider the Murder Mystery Edition, which features the highlights of the main hunt but adds a whodunit for you to solve.

The International Edition is perfect for groups with participants whose first language is not English.

The Kids Edition makes the fun available for youngsters ages 7 and up, as they collaborate with adults.

If you’ve been looking for an out-of-the-box activity for a diverse group, your search is over! This group game is great for corporate outings, birthday parties, social-group gatherings, school field trips—you name it.

Contact us to learn more about the Houston Museum of Natural Science scavenger hunt—and find more team-building fun in Houston!