Race for the Tortoise: Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
Step into the halls of one of America’s oldest natural history museums, where ancient bones, glittering gems, and mysterious specimens hide more than just knowledge—they hide secrets.
Your challenge? Find them all before your friends do! Follow curious clues, solve clever puzzles, and race through exhibits in a fast-paced, real-world adventure. But there’s a twist: the game ends at the hidden bronze tortoise… and no one knows where it is. This quest is perfect for curious minds and competitive spirits—whether you're a family, a group of friends, or a solo explorer on a mission.
Discover Philadelphia’s wildest secrets—one clue at a time!
Admission: Adults 13-64: $27 ($25 online)
Children 2-12: $23 ($21 online)
Children under 2, members, Drexel DragonCard Holders: free
Seniors 65+: $24 ($22 online)
Military, students with ID: $24 ($22 online)
Lugares que visitarás
15
Te llevará
27-57 mins
Lo que vas a hacer en realidad
Descarga la app de Questo y desbloquea la misión. Camina hasta The Academy of Natural Sciences cuando quieras · sin guía, sin grupo, sin hora fija.
Resuelve 15 enigmas escondidos en las calles a tu alrededor. Cada uno que resuelvas desbloquea la siguiente ubicación.
Termina en Third Floor Dioramas y descubre en qué puesto quedas en la clasificación de Philadelphia.
Aspectos destacados
View plants & animals from the ancient past to the recent past to the present, and that's just the stuff on display!
This museum holds the first dinosaur that was ever on display in the US!
This museum is primarily geared towards older kids, so parents with children under the age of five, the Academy probably won't be for you.
Creado por Ned Wilson
Ned Wilson creó esta misión · la ruta, los enigmas y la historia son suyos.
La misión: Tu historia en Philadelphia
Your quest? To find as many secrets as you can before your friends! The first person to find all of the secrets by the time they reach the bronze tortoise wins! Thing is, you don't know where that tortoise could be hiding...
Supera a los mejores: Top exploradores de Philadelphia
Qué conviene saber antes de jugar
- We recommend not playing at night
- Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
- You need to buy the entrance ticket separately
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Step into the halls of one of America’s oldest natural history museums, where ancient bones, glittering gems, and mysterious specimens hide more than just knowledge—they hide secrets. Your challenge? Find them all before your friends do! Follow curious clues, solve clever puzzles, and race through exhibits in a fast-paced, real-world adventure. But there’s a twist: the game ends at the hidden bronze tortoise… and no one knows where it is. This quest is perfect for curious minds and competitive spirits—whether you're a family, a group of friends, or a solo explorer on a mission. Discover Philadelphia’s wildest secrets—one clue at a time! Admission: Adults 13-64: $27 ($25 online) Children 2-12: $23 ($21 online) Children under 2, members, Drexel DragonCard Holders: free Seniors 65+: $24 ($22 online) Military, students with ID: $24 ($22 online)
View plants & animals from the ancient past to the recent past to the present, and that's just the stuff on display! This museum holds the first dinosaur that was ever on display in the US! This museum is primarily geared towards older kids, so parents with children under the age of five, the Academy probably won't be for you.
Start: The Academy of Natural Sciences. Finish: Third Floor Dioramas. 15 challenges included.
