The Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
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The body on the floor was no sculpture…
No, that was the Watson Adventures Hunt Host who was supposed to lead your group in a team-building game at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The only clue he left behind: the scavenger hunt he created for you. Oh, and the star he drew on the gallery floor with his own blood. Egads.
We think our colleague led a double life, and clues about what he was up to might be buried in the hunt. We need you to get into teams and do the hunt—and see if humorous details in great works of art throughout the museum actually provide evidence that points to who wanted him dead and why. Solving this crime might also head off an international catastrophe.
No knowledge is needed to get to the bottom of this mystery. You just need sharp eyes, a nose for clues, and a sense of humor.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Madness Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
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Discover secrets and surprises in art…
…on a whirlwind tour that reveals the best of the museum. Your team will decipher tricky clues that guide you through the museum’s impressive galleries, in search of answers to fun, humorous questions about mummies, Old Masters, contemporary marvels, and more.
Your team might tackle such questions as…
- What woman seems to be saying, “Leaf me alone!”? Answer: Daphne is turning into a tree while being pursued by Apollo.
- Find someone who seems to tell her friend, “You’ll never get into the disco wearing those. They’re too short.” What surprisingly long item does she hold? Answer: A pipe, in ‘A Frankish Woman and Her Servant,’ where the women wear platform shoes.
- Find what looks like the nudist colony from Hell (literally). What kind of “pantsed” professional is being welcomed to the club? Answer: In Hell, a soldier who has lost his breeches is clubbed by a demon in Cranach the Elder’s ‘The Last Judgment.’
- Find a scene that might prompt you to say, “That’s quite a catch!” According to the label, what other menu option might be distracting the live creature? Answer: In ‘Still Life with Cat and Fish,’ a cat might be distracted by a mouse outside the picture.
Please note that we left out clues and directions in the questions above. The questions are designed so that you can find the answers only when you’re in the right spot and looking at the right thing. But no knowledge of art or the museum is required: you just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes.
If you’ve been searching for a fun and unusual team-building activity, your search is over. Everyone from corporate colleagues to birthday-party revelers have enjoyed and raved about our group games that get even the pickiest participants interacting, bonding, and laughing.
The Toys & Miniatures Madness Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- kids
- indoor
Hurry down memory lane
…on a scavenger hunt that uncovers the secrets of the toys you knew as a kid or have purchased for your kids. But also prepare to be amazed by miniature recreations of other places in other centuries. On teams, you’ll explore these wonders while searching for answers to tricky questions about the objects on display.
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Escape to the Museum Virtual Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- indoor
Visit museums across the country—virtually!
Discover odd and unusual art and artifacts on this unique museum virtual tour. Tricky, fun trivia questions provide clues that lead you on a quest to explore 16 online museums of all kinds, all over America. You’ll pick your way through virtual galleries and historic locations, in search of amazing masterpieces, startling artifacts, dinosaurs, famous people, and more, earning points for uncovering humorous details, all without leaving your comfy chair.
No previous knowledge is required. You just need sharp eyes and great teamwork on this adventure. Thanks to video conferencing technology and our custom game app, people at home can play along with a Watson Adventures host, work with teammates, and have fun together. This game sends you searching for the strangest and funniest details in art hidden on museum websites.
Special editions for private groups
- Want your colleagues to mix more during the game? The Mix & Mingle edition rearranges the teams at “halftime” to increase the number of people players interact with during the game.
- The International Edition is great for groups seeking online ESL games.
- If your group is up for a challenge, try the Brain Squeeze Edition, which adds devilish trivia questions to the clues.
- Or if you’re an educator looking for online classroom games, consider the Kids Edition.
Want to see more of a particular city’s best museums and landmarks? Escape games for New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Texas, and Washington, D.C., are also available. If your group includes people from a variety of countries, whose first language might not be English, check out the Around the World Scavenger Hunt.
Contact us to learn more—and find more fun working at home!
