The Secrets of the de Young Museum Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- kids
- indoor
Uncover the shocking secrets of masterpieces…
…on a whirlwind tour of the best of the de Young Museum, a stunning jewel in San Francisco’s crown. You’ll search for answers to quirky, funny questions about intriguing objects you’re challenged to find in the collections of American paintings and sculptures, African art, art of the Americas, and more.
Your team might find…
- An atomic owl
- A snaggle-fingered pianist
- A Kongo man who should sue his acupuncturist
- A cocoa coffin
- A headhunter’s home furnishings
- A barbarous barber
- A clue hidden in the spectacular panorama viewed from the museum’s tower
Those are just a few of the highlights on this revealing romp through the eclectic galleries. But you don’t need to know anything about art to succeed: you just need excellent teamwork and comfortable shoes.
An International Edition is available for groups that include participants whose first language is not English.
You can also help make art accessible, surprising, and new to hunters of every age and stripe with the Kids Edition of this scavenger hunt, geared toward ages 7 and up. Adults and children work together to uncover the amazing aspects of art, making it the perfect choice for school field trips, camp outings, birthday parties, and more.
Contact us to learn more about the de Young museum scavenger hunt—and find more fun in San Francisco!
The Murder at the De Young Museum Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- indoor
Can your team deduce whodunit?
A Watson Adventures staffer has been found dead in the de Young Museum, and we need your help to catch his killer.
All we have as evidence is the scavenger hunt he created at the museum for your group. We have reason to believe that there might be a hidden message in the hunt.
As you’ll discover, it turns out that the victim lived a dangerous double life. Can your team of sleuths piece together the puzzle he left behind in time to head off an international incident that could have catastrophic consequences?
Along the way, you’ll also uncover the most fascinating, the most surprising, and the funniest works of art in the museum, where many a surprising detail turns out to be part of a cryptic code. The fate of the free world may depend on your teamwork.
No previous knowledge about art or the museum is required: you just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes.
Contact us to learn more about our team building murder mystery games and corporate scavenger hunts—and find more fun in San Francisco!
The Fright at the Museum Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
Embrace the power of the dark side…
…of art, that is. On this ominous adventure at the de Young, your team will follow a trail of clues through the museum, in search of answers to tricky and humorous questions about some murderous, macabre, and seriously messed-up sights.
Steel your nerves as you search for…
- Human skulls put to unnerving purposes
- A lethal ballgame
- Shamans with superpowers
- Creepy masks
- Tableware with a “kill hole”
- A party for cannibals
- A Lullaby League that could dunk you in a “blood tub”
Those are just a few of the startling highlights on this group game. You don’t need any prior knowledge of the de Young or the eerie side of art to triumph: you just need to keep your eyes open and work together.
