Private Family British Museum Treasure Hunt, London

Riddles, games, and clues help bring the ancient world to life on this kid-friendly exploration of London's largest museum.
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Overview

Forget museum fatigue—this fun-filled scavenger hunt is the perfect way to keep little ones entertained and engaged as you explore the vast collections of the British Museum at a kid-friendly pace. It's 2.5 hours of storytelling, riddles, and games, all customized to your family's ages and led by your own personal "Mary Poppins"-style guide. Hunt for clues among the mummies of Ancient Egypt, meet Assyria's mysterious winged bulls, and search out statues of Greek heroes and gods as you work together to solve the puzzle and find the hidden treasure.

Highlights

  • Adventure your way around the British Museum on an interactive scavenger hunt
  • Solve riddles and hunt for clues as you explore the ancient worlds of Egypt, Greece, and more
  • Uncover the fascinating stories behind iconic artifacts like the Rosetta Stone

Know before you go

Duration
2h
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private

What you'll do

After a cheery welcome from your private, Blue Badge-certified guide, it's time to climb the steps to the world's oldest national public museum. Covering an area of over 21.5 acres (8.7 ha) and home to over eight million objects, the British Museum's collections span 6,000 years of human history and collect artifacts from every corner of the globe—including iconic objects like the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Sculptures.

Your 2.5-hour adventure through history begins in the Ancient Egypt section, where activity booklets (customized for your kids' ages) and your guide's storytelling bring the past to life as you search for secret symbols among intricately painted sarcophagi and real-life mummies. Continue into the Middle East to pick up clues and solve riddles hidden in Mesopotamian antiquities, then wind your way between the marble statues and temples of Ancient Greece to crack the code and find the treasure.

When it's time to part ways with your guide, you're welcome to stick around to explore the museum further at your own pace (or head to the museum café for some well-earned treats).

Start times

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

What's included

  • Certified, kid-friendly Blue Badge guide
  • Free entry to the museum (security screening still applies)
  • Treasure hunt activity booklet for each child, with age-appropriate riddles and challenges
  • Interactive storytelling and games tailored for children of different ages

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