The Museum of
Natural Hysteria
Scavenger Hunt

From whales to insects, from mummies to diamonds…

The wonders never cease on this whirlwind tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. You’ll follow a trail of clues and answer tricky, humorous questions about what you find as you travel to China, Africa, South America, the Ice Age, ancient oceans, and beyond. Plus you’ll get a great heaping helping of the new eye-popping jaw-dropping dinosaurs exhibit, aka the Hall of Fossils! 

A museum scavenger hunt full of surprises

On this slightly surreal adventure, you might discover…

• A tell-tale bone that links a T. rex with your chicken dinner
• The least secure hiding place for the famous Hope Diamond
• What town you should probably avoid during a meteor shower
• A neanderthal’s distinctive “humidifier”

And those are just a few of the secrets on this eclectic hunt. You don’t need any previous knowledge to triumph—you just need good teamwork and comfortable shoes!

We also offer an International Edition for groups with ESL participants. And the Kids Edition of this hunt has been recommended by Budget Travel and GoCityKids.com. Suitable for ages 7 and up.

What players are saying about the Museum of Natural History scavenger hunt

Since the debut of this scavenger hunt in 2004, corporate groups have raved about the experience.

A 5-star review on Google: “Truly amazing team fun activity. Unleashed our competitive spirit and great bonding experience with my colleagues. Our host was so enthusiastic and funny, we enjoyed her energy!”

Another 5-star review on Google: “Utilized Watson Adventures for a team-building event for our department. Sharlette was such an enthusiastic host with a vibrant personality. She definitely contributed to the fun and awesome experience. I received many thanks from the staff, it was a big hit!”

Yet another 5-star review on Google: “It was a wonderful experience! I definitely recommend [the Museum of Natural History scavenger hunt] for team building.”

Still another 5-star review on Google: “We went for a work event and had a great time! Would definitely recommend.”

Contact us to learn more about our Smithsonian Museum of Natural History scavenger hunts—and find more fun in Washington, D.C.!