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)
Free experience
Availability:
Can be played on
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
10:00AM - 04:00PMLanguages
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
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
Starting point The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAFinish point Third Floor Dioramas
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAPlaces 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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Free experience
Availability:
Can be played on
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
10:00AM - 04:00PMLanguages
English