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The New York History Mysteries Scavenger Hunt
Time-travel to New York City’s past…
…by going on this whirlwind tour of the New York Historical (formerly the New-York Historical Society). It’s like the city’s attic of treasures. Your team will follow a trail of clues through the beautifully remodeled Luce Center, the Center for Women’s History, and an array of ever-changing special exhibits, as you search for answers to tricky, humorous questions about the cool things you discover.
The New York Historical has asked us to stage this game for the general public more than a dozen times since 2017. We always get a great turnout and an enthusiastic response.
But maybe you have a corporate group that needs a fun, stimulating, brain-scratching, team bonding activity right now. Good news: You can book this scavenger hunt for private groups almost anytime!
On the scavenger hunt you might search for such items as…
- Tremendous timepieces with timeless appeal
- An authentic replica of the Oval Office
- Antique windup toys and trains
- An instigating object in the Civil War Draft Riots
- A panic on Wall Street between bulls and bears
No knowledge of the museum or New York history is needed: you just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes.
Special edition for kids and school groups
A Kids Edition for kids and adults to play together is also available for ages 7 and up. It’s a great way to introduce children to New York history and to the museum while having fun. If you’re bringing a school group to the museum for a field trip, the History Mysteries Scavenger Hunt for Kids helps teachers introduce students to the entire museum while entertaining the chaperones as well.
Get in the game!
Contact us to learn more about our New York history museum scavenger hunts—and find more fun in NYC!
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