Group Activities in Houston The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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The MFAH Madness Scavenger Hunt

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!


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  • adults
  • indoor

The Murder at the Museum of Fine Arts Scavenger Hunt

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!


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