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The National Treasures Scavenger Hunt
If America had a giant attic…
…the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History would be it. On teams, you’ll follow clues through the galleries of this eclectic treasure trove, in search of answers to tricky, humorous questions about artifacts and memorabilia representing all eras and aspects of American life.
Along the way, you might discover…
- The real color of Dorothy’s ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz
- A gadget Alexander Graham Bell built to save a president’s life (it failed)
- The original Star-Spangled Banner and some “bombs bursting” on silver
- Edison’s first bulb, a bizarre toaster, and other electrical innovations
- Lincoln’s last top hat and Mary Lincoln’s bird feet
- Julia Child’s kitchen, apparently plagued by elves
Plus, full-size locomotives, vintage cars, monstrous machines, and many more amazing artifacts. But you don’t have to be a historian to triumph—you just need good teamwork, sharp eyes, and comfortable shoes.
Great for group activities in D.C.
Since our first hunt at this museum in 2004, countless groups have boosted teamwork and morale on this hunt. Boost the team-building experience even more with the Mixed Alliances Edition, in which teams take turns working with other teams. You must collaborate and cooperate to win.
Young hunters can get in on the fun as well, with a Kids Edition suitable for ages 7 and up. It’s perfect for an unusual school field trip that even the chaperones will love, a birthday party that guests will be talking about for days, or an exciting summer-camp outing that the kids will write home about.
What people are saying about the scavenger hunt at the Smithsonian
“We did the scavenger hunt for a team building exercise and loved it. We had a great time and can highly recommend it.” —a review posted on Google
“This company makes attractions even more fun! They were very organized, well planned and gave clear directions. The amount of time given was perfect and the hosts were wonderful. Thank you, Watson Adventures!”—a review on Yelp
