The Masterpieces That Never Existed
44 Reviews4 people have played this questExamine altered records, suspicious photographs, restoration clues, and hidden architectural details as you trace several questionable Golden Age paintings.
Along the way, discover Haarlem’s artistic heritage, historic buildings, and the systems used to authenticate and transport valuable art.
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
50-80 mins
You will walk
2890 steps
Total distance
2.2 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Galerie Gemund whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Molen De Adriaan and see where you land on the Haarlem leaderboard.
Highlights
Investigate suspicious Golden Age paintings with detective Ken Clever.
Explore Haarlem’s Grote Markt, Teylers Museum, historic Vleeshal, city archives, tranquil hofje, and Molen De Adriaan.
Decode altered records, compare evidence, spot architectural clues, and uncover how art is restored, authenticated, transported, and sold.
Ratings and Reviews
4 ratings
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Francesca
J. Mateo Terrada
A note from Ryan Taylor
“I'm a world traveler of 52 countries, living in 3 throughout my life. I have a BA and MA in Urban Studies and love nothing more than "reading" cities as I explore them. I'm thrilled to present my multiple series of Questo tours to all players.”
The mission: Your story in Haarlem
A hidden registry code leads to altered ledgers, forged paperwork, and conflicting accounts across the city. Follow the clues, expose the network hiding behind Haarlem's historic facades, and uncover the truth behind the masterpieces that never existed.
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What to expect from The Masterpieces That Never Existed
Explore Haarlem’s canals, markets, museums, and civic landmarks while solving an art-world mystery with detective Ken Clever. Examine altered records, suspicious photographs, restoration clues, and hidden architectural details as you trace several questionable Golden Age paintings. Along the way, discover Haarlem’s artistic heritage, historic buildings, and the systems used to authenticate and transport valuable art.
Investigate suspicious Golden Age paintings with detective Ken Clever. Explore Haarlem’s Grote Markt, Teylers Museum, historic Vleeshal, city archives, tranquil hofje, and Molen De Adriaan. Decode altered records, compare evidence, spot architectural clues, and uncover how art is restored, authenticated, transported, and sold.
Start: Galerie Gemund. Finish: Molen De Adriaan. 10 challenges included.
