Scavenger Hunts at The Museum of Science, Boston

See the surreal side of a science museum

…on a whirlwind tour of the Museum of Science that reveals eye-popping interactive exhibits, ingenious beasts, delightful dioramas, eccentric inventors, and marvelous machines. On this team-building adventure, you’ll follow clues and answer slightly crazy questions about what you discover. Highlights include a life-size T. rex, a pharaoh with a fan club, a clanging kinetic tower, optical illusions, a mad scientist’s lab, a fascinating/horrifying trophy room, and a nightmare chair.

No MIT degree is required—in fact, it could be a hindrance. You just need inquiring minds, good teamwork, and a sense of humor.

Your team will tackle such questions as…

• What two dinosaurs could pose for an extreme diet plan’s “before” and “after” photos? Answer: Campsognathus and triceratops, seen in models both as they looked alive and as skeletons.
• In the Natural Mysteries gallery, Wilson’s ironic lesson might be that you’re always hurt by the ones you love. Why would he think that? Answer: Wilson A. Bentley, a photographer of snowflakes, died from walking in the snow.
• In the Transportation exhibit, find a red machine that a dolt might think can help de-wrinkle clothes or make a cappuccino. Thanks to this, at what speed did Marriott almost check out? Answer: Astonishingly, Fred Marriott survived a 190 mph crash in a Stanley Steamer.

Please note that we haven’t included here the directions and other clues that lead you to the answers.

ADD MORE TEAM-BUILDING FUN

Want your group to interact more? Try the Mixed Alliances Edition, in which each team must meet and collaborate with three other teams as the game unfolds. Each individual will interact with at least 11 other game participants. What will you do when your opponent must become your ally?

Team building is a dangerous game

Or at least it was for the Watson Adventures staffer who created the scavenger hunt for your group at the Museum of Science. He was found dead at the foot of the T. rex, and the only evidence that remains is the game he created for your group—and some mysterious documents we received when we tried to contact his sister.

The police need your help. They think that the scavenger hunt might contain clues that reveal the victim’s secret life. On teams, you’ll need to follow clues to visit exhibits in the museum and answer tricky questions about what you find. You must figure out how they relate to a mysterious list of code words that seem to indicate that our hunt host was in danger—and perhaps you are too.

You’ll need good teamwork and a bit of cunning to save yourselves—and maybe even the world. Are you up for the challenge? The game’s afoot!

What hunters are saying about the murder mystery scavenger hunt

“I wanted to commend you guys on an awesome event yesterday. As an HR Leader, it’s always scary to decide what my group will respond to—they loved it!  In fact, someone just told me that it was the best event this company has ever had.  YAY. Thanks again for making it so easy and enjoyable.  And please let Elizabeth [the hunt host] know that she did a terrific job.”—a senior HR manager at a biotech company

Join us for a weekend scavenger hunt for the general public, or contact us to learn about a private murder mystery scavenger hunt for your group—and find more fun in Boston!

Discover science’s silly side…

…on this whirlwind tour of the Museum of Science, Boston, designed for kids and adults to work together. On teams, you’ll search for answers to fun, funny questions about a life-size T. rex, a sneaky snake, hidden messages, an electrified jumping disk, optical illusions, sunken treasure, a musical zebra, a book by a cat, live animals, and much more.

This is a great game for kids and adults to enjoy together, whether a school field trip, as a family outing, a birthday celebration—you name it. It’s suitable for ages 7 and up, and at least one adult must accompany each team. You’ll all be equally engaged as you pull together as a team and make memories you’ll never forget.

Easy for educators, engaging for students

From second grade through high school, Watson Adventures scavenger hunts are a great activity for Boston field trips. They’re a fun-filled and action-packed way for students to learn, turning locations like the Museum of Science, Boston into game boards and encouraging students to collaborate and problem-solve while gaining a deeper understanding of the exhibits. Our team—with more than 20 years of experience planning events—will take care of museum logistics. At the hunt, our Hunt Host will set up your group for a smooth experience that will fly by. Leave the worry to Watson!

What are kids saying about the Museum of Science scavenger hunt?

“We did amazeballs and it was fun to go around and think. During some hard times we clutched, and the satisfaction of figuring it out was amazing! (btw clutch means that you saved it/did good at the last minute)☺️” —a player’s post-game comment, submitted via our app

“This was a fun interactive experience! My students worked together and had a blast!” —an elementary school teacher

Ready to get in the game? Contact us to learn more about our scavenger hunts for kids at the Museum of Science—and find more fun in Boston!