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Public Scavenger Hunts

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Explore Your World on a
Scavenger Hunt

You’re not collecting objects (drop that pigeon!), you’re searching for answers to tricky, humorous questions that help you see a museum, neighborhood, or other cool place with new eyes.

The game is played on teams of up to six people. No knowledge of any hunt location is required—all you need is a sharp mind and a good pair of shoes. More than 150,000 hunters served since 1999.

Advance purchase is required for all hunts. To purchase tickets online, select a city or a hunt and go to the hunt calendar. To purchase tickets by phone, call 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. Eastern time). Please note that there is a $1 surcharge for phone orders.

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Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Is All a Game!

Explore Philadelphia on scavenger hunts that reveal the best of such places as Center City, the Independence Hall area, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, Reading Terminal Market, the Philadelphia Zoo, and many more great locations. Plus, we have hunts that explore New Hope and other suburban towns.

Photo: James and Dolly Madison’s house, Society Hill

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The Art of Darkness Scavenger Hunt

    Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Adults

Brace yourself for the eerie side of art ...on an ominous adventure at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Steel your nerves as you go in search of such items as a devil that terrorized church ladies, a peasant  […]

The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

    Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Teens
  • Kids
  • Adults

Follow in the footsteps of young wizards on a field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in search of art that echoes characters, places, and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. Be  […]

The Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

    Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Adults

A curator has been murdered! And he left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to  […]

The Haunted Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt

    Independence Hall area
  • Adults

BOO! Sorry to startle you, but you might as well brace yourself now for this eerie adventure. Armed with a flashlight, you’ll visit ghost-plagued buildings and secret cemeteries while learning the stories of  […]

The Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt

    Franklin Institute
  • Adults

Can you figure out whodunit? Someone—or some thing—has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has  […]

The Naked at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Scavenger Hunt

    Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Adults

Take an unblushing look at nudity ...at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You’ll scrutinize paintings, sculptures, period rooms, extra-large bathers, a sultry sea monster, saints with shocking piercings, and a  […]

The Munch Around the Market Scavenger Hunt

    Reading Terminal Market
  • Adults

You can literally taste victory... as you tackle tricky questions while sampling the best foods in the Reading Terminal Market and nearby Chinatown. You'll also discover other delightful surprises in the  […]

The Ghosts of Philadelphia Family Scavenger Hunt

    Independence Hall area
  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Kids and adults work together to uncover the stories of creepy places and the ghosts that have haunted them. Starring the spirits of 1776 in Independence Hall, Ben Franklin (of course), the Hag of Pine Street,  […]

The Haunted New Hope Scavenger Hunt

    New Hope
  • Adults

Better bring your favorite hex, because the historic buildings and byways of this town are rife with cranky poltergeists. Be careful not to rile the restless Revolutionary War soldiers, the many ghosts in an  […]

The Princeton Prowl Scavenger Hunt

    Princeton, NJ
  • Adults

Looking for a fun hunt and a great day trip? The historic town of Princeton—where George Washington defeated the British—and the stunning campus of Princeton University combine to provide a hunt landscape  […]

The Animal Magnetism Scavenger Hunt

    Philadelphia Zoo
  • Adults

See the best of the Philadelphia Zoo ...as you discover creatures you never suspected were there—or anywhere! The Philadelphia Zoo is just the right size for a great hunt: In just two hours, you can cover  […]

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How to Buy Tickets

  • Click the link to see the Hunt Calendar and pick a date
  • Buy a ticket online or give us a call at 877-9-GO-HUNT, ext. 22
  • Look for an email with a link to your e-ticket
  • Print the e-ticket, with meeting place info, and bring it to the hunt!
View Calendar & Purchase Tickets

Are Public hunts not what you need?

Company Outings

Ready for team-building with a dash of culture? Our hunts build teamwork, boost morale, and help colleagues get better acquainted. Available anywhere you are.

Private Group Hunts

Scavenger hunts for all ages and occasions—birthdays, social groups, school outings, bachelorette parties, you name it!