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BOSTON SCAVENGER HUNT SCHEDULE
See
Boston with new eyes on a scavenger hunt! On teams of up to six people, you’ll
tackle tricky, humorous questions about the cool things and amazing places
you discover. Along the way, you’ll uncover surprising secrets. Our acclaimed hunts are like walking tours spiked with caffeine. Don’t have a team? We’ll help you find kindred
spirits at the start of the hunt. No knowledge of any hunt location is
required—you just need a sharp mind and a good pair of shoes. Private hunts also available. More than 110,000 hunters served since 1999.
Advance purchase is required for all hunts. To purchase tickets, go to the Calendar or Descriptions of the Hunts, or call our ticketing service, OvationTix, at
866-811-4111 (Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday
and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Please note that there is a $1 surcharge for phone orders.
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE HUNTS
Cambridge & Harvard
• The Conquer Cambridge Scavenger Hunt
• The Munch Around Cambridge Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Boston
• The Secrets of Old Boston Scavenger Hunt
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• The Murder at the MFA Scavenger Hunt
• The Naked at the MFA Scavenger Hunt
Museum of Science
• New! The Murder at the Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
New England Aquarium
• The Swimming with Sharks Scavenger Hunt
Salem
• The Haunted Salem Scavenger Hunt, for Adults
• The Witches of Salem Family Scavenger Hunt
CAMBRIDGE & HARVARD
The Conquer Cambridge Scavenger Hunt
See the best of Cambridge and the Harvard campus while uncovering the secrets of John Harvard himself, the spot where Washington took charge of the revolution, an L-shaped bullet hole, fowl play in Radcliffe Yard, a blacksmith made famous by a poem, the pranksters of the Harvard Lampoon headquarters, the oldest poetry bookstore in the U.S., a building an artist tried to eat and more. (Please note, if you’ve already done our Munch Around Cambridge Hunt or plan to, that the Conquer Cambridge hunt has many questions in common.) No hunts currently scheduled. Sign up for the hunt newsletter to keep posted!
The Munch Around Cambridge Scavenger Hunt
You can literally taste victory on this hunt, as you see the best of
Cambridge and Harvard while making stops along the way to sample tasty
treats. Your possible snacks include grilled cheese sandwiches, bubble tea, Sicilian pizza, a “Carnivale” crepe, jalapeno ice cream, creamy hot chocolate and cricket lollipops. Bring $10 cash for food purchases. (We ask you to bring cash so that you can have a wide range of food options to suit your taste and diet. We’ll point you toward our favorites, but the ultimate choice is between you and your tummy.) Advance purchase
required.
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DOWNTOWN BOSTON
The Secrets of Old Boston Scavenger Hunt
If
you think you know “Old Boston”—from the Boston
Common to the North End—then prepare to be surprised. Discover
the secrets of such historic places as Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere’s
house, the Old North Church (where the lantern code was “One if by
land...”), Old City Hall, the Old South Meeting House (where a
particularly large tea party had its beginnings), the Old State House,
the aromatic food stands in Quincy Market, Italian bakeries, and much
more. Starring Ben Franklin, Larry Bird, the Kennedys, Mother Goose,
Gulliver’s tea kettle, and an Irishman”s “bowl of tears.” Advance
purchase required.
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON
The Murder at the MFA Scavenger Hunt
A
curator has been murdered and left a trail of clues connected with
secrets in works of art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned multi-million-dollar purchase of a long-lost painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. The murder victim knew too much—and now it’s up to you to learn what he knew and discover what drove one of four suspects to commit murder. To find out, you’ll have to crack a secret code left in the victim’s appointment calendar. Can you figure out who dunnit? Be prepared for our most challenging hunt. Advance purchase
required.
The Naked at the MFA Scavenger Hunt
Featured in the Boston Herald, the Boston Globe, Boston.com, Passport Magazine and Going.com
Take an unblushing look at nudity in art at the Museum of Fine Arts.
You’ll scrutinize such things and scenes as paintings,
sculptures, period rooms, randy Romans, a “stag” party
drinking game, Gauguin’s island girls, sufferin’ Sabines
(as Sylvester might say), Father Time's hot time, and a god with Venus
envy. No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required. Advance purchase required.
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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
NEW! The Murder at the Science Museum Scavenger Hunt
Debuts Saturday, July 18, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Someone, or something, has been bumping off Museum of Science staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has a murky past: Freemasons supposedly used it as part of a secret ritual. Are the deaths caused by the invention, or part of the fabled “Curse of the Freemasons”? Or is a serial killer on the loose? Your team of sleuths will have to crack a secret code and uncover the museum’s secrets to solve the mystery and stop the killings. This hunt is for adults only. Advance purchase
required.
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NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
The Swimming with Sharks Scavenger Hunt
At the New England Aquarium, you’ll spiral around the Giant Ocean Tank and dive into exhibits starring seals, sharks, penguins, and some of the deep’s most colorful and bizarre creatures. Highlights include hopping fish, bifocaled fish, bisexual fish, punk penguins and a tomato clownfish (no doubt laughed at by the other fish in his school). Advance purchase
required. No hunts currently scheduled. Sign up for the hunt newsletter to keep posted!
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SALEM
The Haunted Salem Scavenger Hunt
BOO! Sorry
to startle you like that, but you might as well prepare now for this
“spirited” search for the ghosts and historic highlights of
this, um, bewitching town. Armed with only a flashlight, you’ll
learn the tales of the restless souls you disturb. Find out how Witch
Trials villain Sheriff Corwin has helped one house become the
“fourth most haunted” in America, visit locations
associated with the crushed-to-death execution of suspected wizard
Giles Corey and assorted witches, see where Nathaniel Hawthorne met a
ghost, and learn from one murder victim why you should never brag about
treasure hidden in your home. Advance purchase
required.
The Witches of Salem Family Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 24, 4:30 to 7 p.m. - Perfect Halloween Activity for Families
Here’s a new adventure to do with the kids for Halloween: Go in search of witches and other weird wonders in Salem. Kids and adults work together to solve tricky questions while learning the tales behind old buildings, statues, and graveyards. Kids must be accompanied by adults, and vice versa—teams with only adults or only kids are not permitted on this hunt. Advance purchase
required.
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GET THE SCHEDULE BY E-MAIL
Sign up for our free quarterly e-mail newsletter, The Culture Vulture, to get the latest hunt schedule along with special discount offers. Clickon the button below —and on the next page you see, be sure to check off
“Boston Area.” If you have a junk mail filter, remember to
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GO DELUXE: INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVATE HUNTS
Get up, get out, get on the move and discover how Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts bring people together and forges bonds in surprising ways. And when it’s a private hunt, you have the hunt all to yourself—you get to choose the hunt, the date and the time. Plus you can add custom elements, such as Team Photo Challenges and trivia questions about the participants. But please note that private hunts do cost significantly more: Prices start at $600.
To learn more about private hunts, see Private Hunts or contact us.
To learn about private hunts for kids, see Kids Hunts or contact us.
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Last updated:
10-Jun-2009 2:17 PM
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