The Murder at the San Diego Museum of Art Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- indoor
Join the hunt before the clues go cold!
The bad news: the Watson Adventures staffer who was supposed to host your scavenger hunt today has been murdered. The good news (well, for you): you get to play a fun game to catch his killer. Your first clue has been provided by the victim. Before he died, he drew a star on the floor with his own blood. Figure out what that means and you’ll start to uncover the mystery of his double life, find out what got him killed, and save the world from impending doom.
Along the way, you’ll suss out secrets in amazing works of art, where the details often turn out to be part of a cryptic code. Not to freak you out or anything, but the fate of the free world may hinge on your teamwork.
The San Diego Museum of Art Madness Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- indoor
Discover secrets and surprises in art…
…on a whirlwind tour that reveals the best of this Southern California gem. Your team will follow a series of clues that lead you through the museum to find answers to tricky, humorous questions. Along the way, you’ll explore the world of an old Spanish painter, find a rarity among Buddhist sculptures, see a German interpretation of dehumanization, and more.
You might tackle such questions as…
- One Dutch master puts himself in a scene, doing something fishy. Who is he? Answer: Jan Steen, who strangely holds a fish over a woman’s head in a painting.
- Find an ass who’d say, “Hey, no smoking back there!” What is the shocking cause of the problem? Answer: Lightning, which has killed a bird on the back of a donkey in a portrait of a gentleman.
- Find a sweetened beverage that you might say “makthe” the heart grow fonder. What “rotten” substance do you need to make it? Answer: Wormwood, as explained in the label for the Picasso sculpture titled ‘Glass of Absinthe.’
But you don’t need to know anything about art or the museum to answer these questions. You just need to follow the clues to the right spot and use your wits once you get there. And a big FYI: it’s teamwork, not trivia, that will help you soar to first place.
If you’ve been looking for a great way to bring together a diverse group of people, get them working together and laughing, and add a dash of culture while you’re at it, this is it! This scavenger hunt is a hit for birthday parties, social gatherings, corporate outings—you name it.
The San Diego Museum of Natural Hysteria Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- kids
- indoor
Risk a case of Natural History Museum mania
You don’t need to know a dinosaur from a daisy on this San Diego museum scavenger hunt that’s a whirlwind team-building adventure. That said, by the end you will come away with your mind filled with amazing sights—and new bonds formed with your teammates. This game is a test of teamwork, where each player’s talents are called upon to earn points…and high fives.
The objective: follow a trail of clues that lead to objects on display and answer tricky questions about them. Along the way, you’ll also need to get creative for some team photos, plus you’ll tackle a surprise challenge with the Hunt Host. Your quest will take you to every floor of the museum in 90 minutes that will fly by.
Your scavenger hunt your team might…
- Expose a myth about a rattlesnake’s rattle.
- Discover why a pelican’s eggs weren’t over easy.
- Gasp at the killing spree committed by an invasive household member.
- Unravel with your eyes an anaconda skin to find a giant with a double-W smile.
- Track down the “wolf” inside your iPhone.
Again, no previous knowledge of natural history, or even unnatural history, is required. You just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and a brave, bold, unflinching stance toward the mysteries of Mother Nature. Oh, and good teamwork.
Weather-proof and open late
The Natural History Museum scavenger hunt is a great indoor alternative to other activities that aren’t immune to weather. Plus the museum is open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, which makes it great for an after-work activity. If you have colleagues whose first language isn’t English, we have an International Edition.
Looking for a great field trip that will delight kids and adults alike? Try the Kids Edition for ages 7 and up.
Is your curiosity piqued? Oh, this is just the beginning. Contact us to learn more about this scavenger hunt—and find more fun in San Diego!
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!
