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)
Plaatsen die je zult bezoeken
15
Het zal je brengen
27-57 mins
Wat je echt gaat doen
Download de Questo-app en ontgrendel de quest. Loop naar The Academy of Natural Sciences wanneer je wilt · geen gids, geen groep, geen tijdslot.
Los 15 raadsels op die verstopt zitten in de straten om je heen. Elk opgelost raadsel ontgrendelt de volgende locatie.
Eindig bij Third Floor Dioramas en zie waar je landt op het klassement van Philadelphia.
Hoogtepunten
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.
Gemaakt door Ned Wilson
Ned Wilson heeft deze quest gemaakt · de route, de raadsels en het verhaal zijn van hen.
De missie: Jouw verhaal in 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...
Versla de besten: Top Philadelphia-ontdekkers
Handig om te weten voor je speelt
- 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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Wat je kunt verwachten van 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)
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.
