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The North Carolina History Mysteries Scavenger Hunt
Currently closed for renovations.
We look forward to offering this hunt when the new museum opens in two years or so.
For great team building, there’s no time like the past!
North Carolina’s history is brought to glorious life in this remarkable museum in downtown Raleigh. On teams, you’ll uncover surprising secrets, quirky details, and odd insights by following a series of clever clues and answering tricky, humorous questions about what you find.
Your quest will lead you through the you-are-there re-creations of the past in the Story of North Carolina exhibit, reveal the state’s role in the Civil War and World War I, celebrate great moments in North Carolina sports, and have you step inside a 1920s drugstore.
You might tackle such questions as…
- On a barrel in the Civil War section, find a possibly tipsy, saluting soldier. What time of day does he make this gesture? Answer: Near a soldier’s letter, “Morning” is the brand name on a whiskey bottle.
- Next to a military helmet, find what Owen used for coffee to go. The possessor of this kit first had to survive a famous disaster. What rising item saved his life? Answer: Owen Hill Kenan survived going under on the sinking of the Lusitania by getting swept up in an air bubble. Really!
No knowledge of the state’s history or the museum is required. Just keep your eyes open, use your wits, and work with your team—and victory can be yours! Contact us to learn more—and find more fun in Raleigh!
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The Murder Mystery Mayhem at the History Museum Scavenger Hunt
Uh-oh! A killer lurks among you…
…and they’re about to interrupt an otherwise normal team-building outing to your favorite history museum. Someone in your group—possibly on your own team—is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde, and they’re plotting to make you history.
Fortunately, this game gives you a fighting chance to prevent your own murder. Everyone in your group has been secretly poisoned, and the clock is ticking down on your time left to live. To save yourselves and get the antidote, all you have to do is complete various fun challenges and reveal the killer’s identity.
The killer has hidden their identity in a scavenger hunt at the history museum. Your team will solve a series of interlocking puzzles, decipher coded messages, and meet the conditions of creative, collaborative photo prompts.
Along the way, your team might…
- Act your age with age-old artifacts.
- Put your patriotism on display for all to see.
- Interrogate sculptures and statues for clues.
- Gape in wonderment at outdated technology.
- Tackle a trivia quiz about famous murder mysteries.
- Identify murderous movies and snippets of killer songs.
If your group loves escape-room games, they’ll love this history museum scavenger hunt. The game will also help you entertain a diverse group of people while boosting morale and teamwork. It’s perfect for a private party or a corporate team-building outing of any size.
A Kids Edition is also available, in which kids age 7 and up work with adults. It’s a great activity for a school field trip, birthday party, and more.
Contact us to learn more about the Murder Mystery Mayhem Scavenger Hunts—and find more fun!
