The Murder at the De Young Museum
Scavenger Hunt

Dare you defy the Curse of Itlkilyu?

Museum staffers involved in acquiring an ancient Aztec relic have been turning up dead at the de Young museum of art. Is it the dreaded Curse of Itlkilyu? Or is a serial killer on the loose? Your team of sleuths will have to crack a hieroglyphic code and uncover the museum’s secrets to stop the killings.

Along the way, you’ll discover some the weirdest, wildest, and freakiest art in the de Young museum, from the latest startling works by American artists to mysterious age-old tools used by shamans from Africa to Oceania. No knowledge of the museum or its contents is required: you just need a sharp mind and comfy shoes.

What are sleuths saying about the de Young murder mystery game?

A 5-star Yelp review: “We did the Murder at the de Young and absolutely loved it! The mystery was extensively detailed and well crafted—hard enough to be entertaining but not enough to be very frustrating….We cannot wait to do more and more of these events!”

“It was awesome! I’ve never done a scavenger hunt with the team (or general) and it was such a good time!” —the leader of a group from a social media company

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