The Art of Darkness Scavenger Hunt
Brace yourself for the eerie side of art ...on an ominous adventure at the de Young Museum. Steel your nerves as you go in search of such items as human skulls put to unnerving purposes, a cathedral made of […]
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Explore Your World on a
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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San Francisco
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San Francisco Is All a Game!
Explore San Francisco on scavenger hunts that reveal the best of such places as North Beach, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, the de Young Museum, the Legion of Honor, the San Francisco Zoo, and many more great locations—including the Tech Museum in San Jose.
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The Munch Around Chinatown & North Beach Scavenger Hunt
Treat your taste buds to an exotic adventure while discovering the gourmet delights of Chinatown and North Beach. This hunt features the opportunity to taste various foods throughout the neighborhood while you […]
The Wharf’s Weird Wonders Scavenger Hunt
You may think you know Fisherman’s Wharf... but this hunt will have you rediscover it and find hidden history and overlooked oddities. You’ll uncover secrets about old ships on Hyde Street Pier, Navy vessels […]
The Murder at the de Young Scavenger Hunt
Dare you defy the Curse of Itlkilyu? Someone—or something—has been bumping off museum staffers involved in acquiring an ancient Aztec relic. Is it the dreaded Curse of Itlkilyu? Or is a serial killer on the […]
The Wizard School Scavenger Hunt
Follow in the footsteps of young wizards ...on a field trip to the Legion of Honor, in search of art that echoes characters, places, and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. Be […]
The North Beach and Chinatown Chase Scavenger Hunt
Explore the historic heart of the Barbary Coast and the immigrant culture that has made it thrive. In Jackson Square, you’ll uncover the history of the city’s oldest and handsomest buildings, survivors of the […]
The Animal Magnetism Scavenger Hunt
See the best of the San Francisco Zoo as you discover creatures you never suspected were there—or anywhere! Hunt for bears in Grizzly Gulch, walk about the Australian WalkAbout, and chill at Penguin Island. […]
The Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
Go on a surprising search for nudity in art through the centuries at the Legion of Honor. You’ll scrutinize provocative paintings, startling sculptures, dazzling decorative objects, unclad athletes, a […]
The Murder at the Legion of Honor Scavenger Hunt
Can you deduce whodunit? Fans of murder mysteries and The Da Vinci Code will enjoy this scavenger hunt at the Legion of Honor Museum. A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with […]
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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!
Solve a Murder!
Solve a Murder!
Check out “Murder Mystery” in the Themes dropdown menu for hunts that combine a whirlwind tour of a great museum with a plot, suspects, and codes you must untangle. Also available in other cities.