The MFAH Madness Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- kids
- indoor
Discover the surprising side of great art…
…on a whirlwind tour that reveals the best of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Your adventure will take you from Africa to America, Italy to India, Tiffany to Toulouse-Lautrec, and beyond. On teams, you’ll follow a trail of clues in search of answers to tricky, entertaining questions about the unusual art and artifacts you find.
Your team-building quest might reveal…
- The object you’ll find when a kid-sized “wrap star” opens up and says, “Ahhhh…”
- The childish-sounding event that a pair of ceremonial cups helped ward off
- Why the dish literally could have run away with the spoon
And those are just a few of the quirky highlights featured on this scavenger hunt. No previous knowledge of art or the museum is required: you just need good teamwork, sharp eyes, and comfy shoes.
For an extra challenge, try the Murder at the Museum of Fine Arts Scavenger Hunt, in which the works of art help you unravel a twisty tale of international intrigue.
A Kids Edition, in which youngsters and adults work together, is suitable for ages 7 and up—and perfect for school field trips and family celebrations.
What delighted clients are saying
“Everyone loved the hunt–even those we had to initially prod to join in, ended up having a great time. The clues were well done and the group certainly needed to put on their thinking caps! It was an awesome outing and really, really went a long way in breaking down the office walls and helping department members get to know each other better. I would award the entire adventure 5 stars out of 5! And, I must also add, that our department is the envy of the entire company for having gone on such a fun outing!” —an SVP of Human Resources
“Our group really enjoyed themselves and I want to commend Levon for being such a great facilitator. Lindsey was also super helpful. I enjoyed working with you all and look forward to the next opportunity!” —a Team Lead of Corporate Meetings & Incentives
Contact us to learn more—and find more fun in Houston!
The Murder at the Museum of Fine Arts Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
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Can you deduce whodunit?
You were all set for some team-building activities at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, ready to meet the host of the hunt, when you received startling news: the host was found dead in the museum! And suddenly your help is desperately needed to help catch the killer before they strike again.
You’ll begin your investigation with the scavenger hunt that the host created for your group, featuring tricky, amusing questions about works of art in the museum. But it also turns out that the host has sent you a cryptic message, full of blanks and codes.
It seems the late host led a double life, and the answers to his hunt will help you piece together the surprising secrets of the host—and in uncovering his killer you might be called upon to save the world.
Your murder mystery investigation might reveal…
- A “sandwich” responsible for two different paintings in one room
- Why an Akan might wear a watch that doesn’t work
- What a guy who looks like Hugh Jackman and a helicopter mom have in common
No previous knowledge is required. You just need sharp eyes and comfortable shoes. This murder mystery game provides a great way to see the best of the MFAH’s amazing objects while spurring teammates to work together on a fun task.
If you’re looking for a team-building activity at the art museum that is a bit more relaxed, consider The MFAH Madness Scavenger Hunt.
Contact us to learn more—and find more murderous, mysterious team-building activities in Houston!
The Museum of Natural Hysteria Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- kids
- indoor
Nature gets wild at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Take your group on an unusual adventure that uncovers the museum’s secrets, surprises, and treasures. Your team will follow a trail of clues through the galleries as you collaborate to answer fun and funny questions about what you find. You’ll see the best of such exhibits as the Hall of Paleontology—so vivid you might swear you feel the hot breath of a looming dinosaur—and the new Hall of the Americas.
But even if you don’t know a dino bone from a donut, you’ll enjoy this hunt. The emphasis is on teamwork and laughter. No previous knowledge about science or the museum is necessary to win: you just need a sharp mind, comfy shoes, and a sense of adventure.
You also might find out…
- Why a pterosaur can’t wear a wedding ring
- What kind of stink makes the blackest pottery
- How a pig does cleanup work for a dirty job
- Why a seal might cringe at a parka
- The reason zebras should fear a condiment stand
Your team could track down answers to such questions as…
- Find a large dinosaur. Another dinosaur gave this one a leg up. What “cousin” of a famous Hall did the donating dino come from? Answer: The Diplodocus’ thigh bone is from a Diplodocus at the Carnegie Museum (cousin of Carnegie Hall, as it were).
- In Africa, what predator is most likely to “hail” a Chevy namesake that’s hanging around? Answer: A leopard on a branch is closest to an impala caught in the tree.
Couldn’t answer those questions? Don’t worry! They’re designed so you can answer them only when you are standing in the right spot in the museum, when all becomes clear.
Museum scavenger hunt options to suit your group
If your group could use more of a challenge consider the Murder Mystery Edition, which features the highlights of the main hunt but adds a whodunit for you to solve.
The International Edition is perfect for groups with participants whose first language is not English.
The Kids Edition makes the fun available for youngsters ages 7 and up, as they collaborate with adults.
If you’ve been looking for an out-of-the-box activity for a diverse group, your search is over! This group game is great for corporate outings, birthday parties, social-group gatherings, school field trips—you name it.
What people are saying about the Houston Museum of Natural Science scavenger hunt
“We all had fun. It was definitely a great team-building activity!” —an organizer for a corporate group
“It was wonderful. We all really enjoyed it. Thank you and your host for an excellent adventure.” –an engineer
“The group had a wonderful time on Saturday and really enjoyed the hunt. The host exceeded expectations and really helped us accomplish our goal of team building and simply getting to know one another.” —a university’s director of admissions
“Extremely impressed by the entire hunt and our host!” —a leader of a church group
Contact us to learn more about the Houston Museum of Natural Science scavenger hunt—and find more team-building fun in Houston!
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!