The National Gallery Gallop Scavenger Hunt
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Warning: This isn’t your ordinary tour
And thank goodness for that because it’s much, much better. Instead of just getting a whirlwind tour of this amazing museum, you’ll also get a team-building experience that will make you laugh, think, and bond with your group. You’ll follow a trail of clues though the galleries and tackle tricky, entertaining questions about the surprising art you find.
Your discoveries might include…
- A shark attack against a guy named Watson (no relation, we hope)
- The only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in an American museum
- An eye-popping saint—literally
- An ancient version of American Idol you can’t afford to lose
- A remarkable Civil War scene made more famous by a Hollywood movie
And those are just a few of the highlights on this hunt. Don’t worry: you don’t need to know anything about art or the museum to play or to win. You just need a sharp mind and comfortable shoes. This “level playing field,” in which anyone can contribute to the victory, makes the game a perfect activity for any corporate group looking to add a dash of culture to a team-building outing.
The International Edition is perfect for groups with participants whose speak English as a second language.
A Kids Edition, for children and adults to enjoy together, is available for school field trips, scout outings, birthday parties—you name it! Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Contact us to learn more about the scavenger hunt at the National Gallery of Art—and find more fun in Washington, DC!
The Murder at the National Gallery Scavenger Hunt
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Do you have what it takes to solve a murder?
You’re about to find out. A curator at the National Gallery of Art has been murdered, and he left behind a trail of cryptic clues connected with secrets in the museum’s masterpieces. Gather answers about the art with your team and you’ll begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge, and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned purchase of a long-lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The murder victim knew too much—and it’s up to you to discover what it was that drove one of four suspects to commit murder.
You don’t need to know anything about the museum or its art to triumph: all you need is a sharp mind and comfy shoes.
What happy hunters are saying
“I did a Watson Adventures private murder mystery at the National Gallery of Art for my birthday…all I can say is it was fantastic! All of my friends were so into it and had a wonderful time….Even though it was two hours, time went by quickly, it was so interesting and took us to rooms of the museum that I had never been to before. You needed no prior art or museum knowledge. Everyone from Watson was so helpful, and Sharlette did a wonderful job leading our group—she was personable, bubbly and made it that much more fun! It was exactly what I wanted and I loved everything about it..except being on a losing team!” —a five-star review on Yelp
The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt
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Like Harry Potter on a Hogwarts field trip…
…you’ll explore the National Gallery of Art, in search of art that echoes characters, places, and enchanted objects in J.K. Rowling’s beloved books and movies. On teams, you’ll follow a surprising trail of clues through the museum and answer tricky, entertaining questions about what you find.
You might be challenged to track down…
- A Snape-like potions master
- Hagrid-like giants
- Centaurs and unicorns who’d be at home in the Forbidden Forest
- Mystical mermaids and strange sharks that seem straight out of the Triwizard Tournament
- Cloaked and masked figures as terrifying as any Death Eater or Dementor
Plus, owls and dragons, fierce knights in armor, a powerful sorceress, and much more.
Both wizards and muggles (i.e., people who aren’t Potter experts) can play and enjoy this game. The hunt is not an addition to or variation on Harry’s adventures; instead, references to the books provide a surprising bridge to many strange and wonderful works of art. It’s a unique way to discover—or rediscover—the National Gallery.
The Naked at the National Gallery Scavenger Hunt for Valentine’s Day
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No clothes? No problem!
For the subjects of art highlighted in this hunt at the National Gallery, that is. Your fully dressed team will follow clues through this esteemed museum and answer tricky, humorous questions about what you find. All of the questions involve nudity, whether you’re looking for naughty nymphs, a surfing sea monster, eye-catching codpieces, bathing beauties, the original Adonis, or shark bait named Watson (no relation, we hope).
No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required.
The Whodunit at the National Gallery Scavenger Hunt
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Watch your back: there’s a killer on the loose…
…and it’s up to your team to stop him! How? By playing the devilishly tricky scavenger hunt at the National Gallery of Art that the murderer created. When completed, you’ll learn who he is, which weapon he used, and where he hid the body. He sent the hunt to the police and dared them to try and solve it. Now they need your help.
You’ll be supplied with a list of suspects, weapons, and places. By following the trail of clues and answering clever questions, you’ll narrow down the list and provide the police with the evidence they need to catch and convict the killer. Can you figure out who dunnit?
Learn more about our Whodunit hunts
No knowledge of the museum or art is necessary. You just need to pay attention to the details and work well with your team.
We also offer a Kids Edition of this hunt. It’s a great game for introducing younger audiences to art and the National Gallery, whether you’re planning a birthday party, a scout or camp outing, or a school field trip. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
What are people saying about the Whodunit at the National Gallery Scavenger Hunt?
A 5-star review on Google: “My team had an absolute blast with the team! Sharlette [the Hunt Host] was AH MAY ZING!! Can’t wait until our next one!”
Praise from a client: “Everyone loved the scavenger hunt. I heard a few people mention that they’re going to recommend Watson Adventures to future groups coming into the city. It was a great experience. Sharlette and Marquis were wonderful hosts. I’m hoping to convince some of my family and friends to come into the city to do some of the other hunts.”
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