Adventure at the Smithsonian awaits.
The Adventure Lab® app guides players through the process of finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing Adventures, one Location at a time. We’ve partnered with the Smithsonian to create eight free, self-guided tours around campus.
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Adventures at the Smithsonian
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Mr. Smithson Goes to Washington
Meet the man, the myth, and the legend of Mr. Smithson, the founder of the Smithsonian!
Theme: history, walking tour, education
Estimated completion: 2 hours
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Exploring Smithsonian Gardens with Mr. Smithson
Ready to grab your shovel and gardening gloves?
Theme: history, walking tour, education
Estimated completion: 2 hours
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Architecture at the Smithsonian
Did you know that someone won a contest and was able to design a castle?
Theme: history, walking tour, education
Estimated completion: 2 hours
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Castle of Curiosities
Ghosts, seances, and owls—oh my! Learn about strange stories surrounding the Smithsonian.
Theme: history, walking tour, spooky
Estimated completion: 60 minutes
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Once Upon a Castle
If you're wondering if the Castle's walls could talk, then this is the adventure for you!
Theme: history, walking tour, education
Estimated completion: 30-45 minutes
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Women of the Smithsonian
Grab a flashlight and uncover stories about the Smithsonian's women on this Adventure!
Theme: history, walking tour
Estimated completion: 60 minutes
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African Americans at the Smithsonian
African Americans made lasting if often undervalued contributions to the Smithsonian since its founding in 1846.
Theme: history, walking tour
Estimated completion: 30-45 minutes
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