The Mysterious Scavenger Hunt

The mystery of the scavenger hunt has never been solved…

No one knows for certain where, when and why the fun and mysterious game was created, but the term scavenging has been around since the creation of the English language. To scavenge is to search or inspect and that’s exactly what you do during a scavenger hunt. During the game you search for clues, sometimes using riddles, to get to your next destination where another clue is hiding. When you get to the last clue it leads you to a hidden prize!

Try out this fun scavenger hunt activity at home! At Home Scavenger Hunt

Or come in to The Austin Children’s Museum during half-off admission week September 15th-23rd and try our photo scavenger hunt! Print it here:  Photo Scavenger Hunt or pick it up when you come in.

Scavenge away!

Calling All Super Sleuths: Get a Clue Camp

The more you have it, the less you see. What is it?

Read this post to find out!

This week, the Museum is holding a Get A Clue camp. During the week kids get the chance to be a real gumshoe by learning about the mystery behind science and science behind the mystery. They have opportunities to explore optical illusions, learn problem solving skills by cracking codes, and even get to solve a real mystery!

Get A Clue campers navigate a "Laser" Alarm System to reach a vital clue!

Have you ever heard of a man named Sherlock Holmes? He is a fictional character famous for his sleuthing and detective skills. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the author of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and his partner Dr. John Watson. They solved many mysteries together even when given only a small amount of clues. If you’d like to learn more about Sherlock Holmes, click here!

Keep reading this post to discover a list of detective supplies and to find the answer to the riddle!