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

  • Mr. Smithson Goes to Washington

    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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