Scavenger Hunts at The Getty Center

Go on an art-filled adventure in a scenic setting…

…as you uncover surprising secrets about the masterpieces at the Getty Center. You’ll search for answers to questions about an ancient case of wife swapping, a dog whisperer who’d disturb Daffy Duck, a prankster with a feather, sailors literally turning into animals, a picturesque kegger, a card shark, a stag party, a “moodel,” and more. You don’t need any previous knowledge about the museum or art to triumph. You just need a sharp mind and comfortable shoes.

The Art Attack is a fun, laugh-filled team-building activity that’s perfect for corporate outings, birthday parties, family get-togethers, alumni groups—you name it.

Special versions to suit your group

If you want to get your group interacting even more, consider the Mixed Alliances Edition. Teams of three players will take turns collaborating with three other teams throughout the course of the game, and each player will get to work with at least 11 other participants.

The International Edition is perfect for groups with participants whose first language is not English. And the Kids Edition is a great way to have kids and adults work together on a laugh-filled visit to the museum.

What happy hunters are saying about the Getty Center scavenger hunt

A 5-star review on Google: “This is my second time using Watson Adventures and again we had a blast! The first time we did the downtown Los Angeles movie hunt and this time we went to the Getty Museum. We had our team from China, Mexico, and some members that live locally that had never been to the Getty, so it was quite a treat for everyone. We had Joshua [the hunt host] again and we were so happy to have him. He has the best personality, and we all truly enjoy having him as our host.”

“Everyone had a great time; really enjoyed the hunt. We have a very competitive group, so that made it that much more fun; we had several groups who did their best to answer all of the questions. Plus many of us had never been to the Getty. All in all everyone had a wonderful time; I am certain this is something we would like to do again.” –a company in the music industry

“Things were great. Charlie [the hunt host] was excellent! I have nothing but high marks for the event, the process, et al. I believe the team experience mirrors my own.” —a global company in the food industry

“I could go on and on, but the one thing that just puts you guys over the top is your great customer service. From you to Charlie [the hunt host] to every interaction I have had with you guys, you have just been great.” —a global beverage company

This hunt has also been recommended by UrbanDaddy.com and The Rundown, to name a few of the many media outlets that have recommended our Getty Center hunts since the first one in 2005.

Contact us to learn more about the Getty Museum scavenger hunt—and find more fun in L.A.!

Can your team catch a killer?

A famous, controversial art critic has been murdered, and this dead man tells tales—if you can figure them out, that is. He left behind a series of cryptic clues connected with art at the Getty Center, and they all lead to the museum’s planned multi-million-dollar purchase of a Leonardo da Vinci painting. As your team answers tricky questions about the masterpieces you find, you’ll uncover the greed, lust, and betrayal that got him killed and deduce which of the four suspects committed the murder.

Four suspects, one murder mystery scavenger hunt

Round up the usual suspects for your team: this is one of the more challenging hunts, so we recommend hunting in teams of three or more. But no knowledge of the museum or art is necessary: you just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes. The hunt’s afoot!

What are sleuths saying about the Getty murder mystery game?

“We had no idea what to expect going into the scavenger hunt and it ended up being a blast! It was a great excuse to all get together, have fun, and team build in a way that didn’t feel forced. And one of the best parts (coming from someone who coordinates a lot of events) was all we had to do in preparation was show up 🙂 ” —a corporate group

“Our team had a wonderful time, definitely recommending these hunts to anyone who asks. [Hunt Host] Joshua was also a wonderful emcee for our event.” —a streaming service

“We all had an absolute blast for the scavenger hunt!” —a market research company

A 5-star review on Yelp: “Looking for a fun and new way to explore some of LA’s most popular attractions? Then look no further and give Watson Adventures a try! A small group of friends decided to solve a murder mystery in competition with other random groups….As we were provided clues to follow and solve, we explored most of the different galleries at the Getty. I’ve never been much of a history buff but the clues basically force you to learn about the different artifacts throughout the museum…By reading the different placards our group was able to piece together a riddle to determine ‘who done it.’ I found the experience to be quite fun. Overall, this adventure was fun and entertaining. I could totally see a corporate event with Watson Adventures. Looking forward to my next Watson Adventure!”

Click below to see the schedule of weekend scavenger hunts for the public, or contact us to learn more about a private murder mystery scavenger hunt at the Getty for your group—and find more fun in Los Angeles!

To catch a killer, get a clue!

Not only is a killer on the loose—he’s also taunting the police with a scavenger hunt that he created, which could reveal his (or maybe her!) identity, the murder weapon, and the scene of the crime. The police need your help sifting through the hunt for its secrets. You’ll follow a trail of clues, answer tricky questions, and use close-ups of art to find the originals, all to gather the evidence you need to lock up the killer. Is your team up for the challenge?

No knowledge of the museum or art is necessary. You just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and decent detective skills. The hunt is a somewhat easier, and shorter, alternative to the Murder at the Getty Scavenger Hunt, which makes it the perfect team-building or birthday-party activity for groups looking for unusual fun.

A version of this game for kids and adults to play together is also available. It’s suitable for ages 10 and up. The family that sleuths together has a blast together!

What happy hunters are saying about the Getty scavenger hunt

“Thank you so much. It was an EXQUISITE TIME! I loved it so much, and the group was beyond happy. Thank you so much, and especially to our wonderful host, Joshua. He was phenomenal. Looking forward to doing another adventure with you soon!” —a group that booked a private hunt

Join us for a weekend public hunt or contact us to learn more about a private murder mystery scavenger hunt for your group—and find more fun in L.A.!

A scavenger hunt even a muggle will love

This magical tour of the Getty Center will send you in search of art that echoes the enchanted world of Harry Potter. Keep your wand handy as you hunt for…

• fierce dragons and trusty owls
• unicorns and centaurs that look like they emerged from the Forbidden Forest
• strange mermaids and sharks that seem straight out of the Triwizard Tournament
• cloaked and masked figures that would send shivers through Death Eaters and Dementors
• characters that will remind you of Hagrid and Snape and other Hogwarts faculty members
  

The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures. Instead, references to the books and movies provide a surprising bridge to many fascinating and unexpected works of art.

Don’t worry if not everyone in your group has seen the movies or read the books: each team gets a Cheat Sheet for anyone who might not know, say, the name of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

What are people saying about the Wizard School hunt?

A 5-star Yelp review: “Love love LOVE Watson Adventures! Whether you’re a tourist or LA native, it’s an exceptional way to discover different places in Los Angeles. I’ve done the Harry Potter hunt at the Getty, which was a blast and also great for kids….Very well organized and fun group of people at Watson Adventures. Hope to do more in the future. Keep up the great work!”

Another Yelp review: “We participated in the Hogwarts scavenger hunt, where clues take you to different places around the Getty. It’s great for groups and for families with little children. All the children seemed like they had a blast and were so much more competitive than the adults….Some of the clues are pretty challenging—we didn’t get some of them correct. However, we had a good time and I’d definitely go to another of their scavenger hunts.”

Use the button below to join us for a weekend hunt for the general public. Or contact us to learn how to book a private Wizard School Scavenger Hunt for your favorite Harry Potter fans—and find more fun in L.A.!

Solve puzzles—and save yourself!

You’ve been poisoned at the start of this scavenger hunt (er, sorry), and it’s up to you to find the cure. How? By solving a series of puzzles created by a diabolical villain. He wants to see if you can ultimately decipher a mystery message that will reveal how to get the antidote. Sure, you can escape a room, but can you escape the Getty Center?

While you follow the clever clues, you’ll explore the nooks and crannies of the Getty Center, searching for specific works of art. Your team will be challenged to answer tricky, humorous questions about the startling details you find. You’ll also need to master a bonus challenge with the Hunt Host and crack a code.

No knowledge of art or the museum is required: you just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and excellent teamwork. Why limit yourself to a small, locked room for an hour when you can explore the magnificent treasures of the Getty Center?

Join us for a weekend game for the public, or contact us to learn more about private games for groups—and find more puzzle-loving fun in Los Angeles!

Discover the fun side of art

Kids and adults join forces to answer fun and funny questions about the quirkiest, strangest, and most wonderful works of art at this mountaintop treasure chest. On this whirlwind tour, teams will tackle tricky questions that are similar to the ones on our Art Attack Scavenger Hunt for adults, but made kid-friendly and designed to entertain and engage young and old alike.

No previous knowledge about art is required—but you’ll learn a lot along the way, and kids will have their curiosity primed to return again.

The game has been recommended by such family-activity experts as GoCityKids.com.

The hunt is suitable for ages 7 and up, and it’s a great choice for birthday parties, school field trips, camp outings, and any other kid-centered events. It will get kids working together during the game—and talking about it for days afterward.

Contact us to learn more about the Getty Museum scavenger hunt for kids—and find more fun in L.A.!

Holmes and Watson solved a similar mystery—can you?

In this whodunit based on a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story, you and your teammates play detective to solve a murder. When wealthy businessman Hilton Cubitt is fatally shot at his home, police suspect his wife, Elsie. She too was shot, but the police believe she turned the gun on herself after gunning down her husband.

But wait! A week ago, Hilton had approached the Watson Adventures code-breaking experts for help. Elsie had received disturbing e-mails that contained images of dancing stick figures, but she’d refused to talk further about them.

Found at the crime scene: a crumpled copy of a scavenger hunt involving nudes in the Getty Center, where Elsie works on ancient manuscripts as a cryptographer. If you can figure out how the scavenger hunt is linked to the e-mails, you can clear Elsie’s name, figure out who murdered Hilton Cubitt, and learn the secret of the dancing nudes. A woman’s life hangs in the balance, and the clock is ticking!

No knowledge of art or the museum is necessary to crack the case. You just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and great teamwork. It’s elementary, my dear…well, you know.

What players are saying about the Sherlock Holmes murder mystery scavenger hunt

A 5-star review on Yelp: “Tried this out for the first time and did the Sherlock Holmes at the Getty hunt. It was awesome!!! Normally, art does not interest me, but the hunt made art fun. The clues were clever and tricky and get you to really examine artwork in detail and learn about the pieces. The hosts are energetic and engaging and of course, The Getty is a beautiful museum to explore. I loved it and would definitely want to try one of their other hunts.”

“Recently did the Sherlock Holmes murder mystery scavenger hunt at the Getty Museum. I really did have a lot of fun with my team, ‘The Sign of the Three,’ running around and finding answers to questions. We got to see quite a lot of the museum. I would definitely do another one!”

Contact us to learn more about the Sherlock Holmes at the Getty Museum Scavenger Hunt—and find more fun in L.A.!

Go on a scintillating search for nudity in art

This whirlwind tour of nudes uncovers a whole lot more than a few naked bodies. On teams, you’ll work together to answer tricky, humorous questions about a cupid who pulls a Mike Tyson move, a sultry dog whisperer, slapstick with a lemon, an ancient game of wife swap, Toulouse-Lautrec’s “moodel,” Mischief’s bear hide, and much more.

You don’t need to know anything about art or the museum—or nudity—to play or to win.

Brace yourself for the eerie side of art…

…on an ominous adventure at the Getty Center. Steel your nerves as you go in search of a musician who’s very a-flayed, a medieval Brady Bunch, a knight who can no longer lance a lot, people getting stoned (and not in a good way), the real Achilles heel, screamin’ demons, wagons of dragons, heads on platters, creepy kings, beauties with beasts, and proof that if it ain’t Baroque, don’t fix it. After this twisted tour, you’ll never look at the Getty in quite the same way.

Purrfect for animal lovers

Kids and adults work together to chase down funny felines and kooky canines hidden in works of art throughout the Getty Center. As your team answers tricky, humorous questions, you’ll pawse to take in a horse masquerading as a Dalmatian, a cat and its owner in matching jewelry, howling hair-raising hounds, and nervous birds watching prowling pussycats. Those are just a few of the highlights on this hilarious hunt that’s great for birthday parties, camp outings, school field trips, and any other event where you want to get kids thinking, bonding, and laughing.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.