Race for the Tortoise: Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia

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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)

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Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    10:00AM - 04:00PM

  • Languages
    English

Highlights

  • 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.

Storyline

The Academy of Natural Sciences is a very old museum, and with old museums come lots of secrets. 

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...

Experience's route

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Starting point The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

27-57 mins

  • 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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