J
Prefect family afternoon at the British Museum
Absolutely amazing! My children and I had so much fun and learnt a lot about the British Museum, art and history. I highly recommend to everybody! Will definitely go again to find other threasures
Treasure Hunt in the British Museum
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $24 / person
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 24 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- 1–15 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Culture Quest
Description
Immerse yourself in history with a unique treasure hunt at the British Museum, the world’s cultural hub. Teams of 2–4 embark on a quest to uncover treasures, from heavy hitters such as the Rosetta Stone & Parthenon marbles to little-visited Korean buddhas & Viking masks, using clues and engaging stories. This dynamic format promotes exploration as your team navigates the museum freely, capturing team photos and completing fun, engaging challenges for bonus points (how you win!) along the way. With a focus on teamwork, each member plays a vital role, making it perfect for groups of friends, family travel, corporate team-building events birthday doos or solo travellers -- all the while meeting new people along the way! Fun for all ages, from inter-generational teams to adults, you'll walk away with fun memories and great photos! Our Aim? To make you look, laugh and learn... Even luring you back in to the museum, after your Culture Quest!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Thu
- Start times
- 10:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 22
- Adult (ages 17+)
- $24
- Youth (ages 10–16)
- $19
- Child (ages 6–9)
- $14
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The British Museum
Families, Individuals and groups meet within the British Museum for a Treasure Hunt around the UK's most visited attraction. After a mission briefing by your Culture Quest host, teams (of 2-4 people) are dispatched with their Culture Quest booklet to find and photo themselves with as many pieces of treasure as possible within the given time. Light-hearted bonus challenges are embedded in your hunt, requiring engagement, interaction - and laughs - within the "World's Museum". After 90 mins-2 hours of hunting we regroup for a sprightly prize-giving ceremony. The treasure hunt intentionally includes more treasures than you can find, in case you want to return to the galleries after your hunt for a leisurely, yet still targeted visit. Including treasures from Parthenon pediments to Egypt’s Rosetta Stone, Viking chess pieces to lost worlds of Mesopotamia, Mexico, and the Far East — this is your passport to the past! And after all, who doesn’t want to vie for museum glory?
What's included
Included
Treasure Hunt Pack (Quest Booklet, clipboard for the Scribe, pens, map for the navigator)
Answer sheet provided at end. If you stay till end a small, lighthearted prize for the winning team!
Meeting Point: the KNIDOS LION found within the museum's Great Court, on the left from main entrance
Not included
Nothing else is included apart from the treasure hunt packs (Your Free BM entry ticket not included)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
24 reviews
How it compares in London
- Rated higher than 70% of 1,344 reviewed tours in London
- Starting price $24 is 64% below the typical $68 for tours of similar length in London
Excurgo comparison of 4,762 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Treasure Hunt in the British Museum take?
Treasure Hunt in the British Museum lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Treasure Hunt in the British Museum cost?
Prices start at $24 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Treasure Hunt in the British Museum run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Thursdays, starting at 10:30 AM.
How much does Treasure Hunt in the British Museum cost for children?
Children aged 6–9 pay from $14, adults from $24.
Can I cancel Treasure Hunt in the British Museum for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Treasure Hunt in the British Museum offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Treasure Hunt in the British Museum worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Culture Quest.
Reviews(24)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3
Family cultural day out
A great historical experience to help get the kids off their screens.
R
Great fun
We had such a great time doing the treasure hunt at the British Museum. It was brilliant for the whole family (7yo and teenager!) and gave us a really fun way to explore the museum. It encouraged us to look closely at things we would probably have walked straight past, and we discovered lots of areas we’d never seen before. Educational without feeling like a lesson, and genuinely enjoyable for all ages. Highly recommend!
3
Guaranteed great time!
Daisy de Plume’s Culture Quest at the British Museum is amazing - definitely the most fun you’ll ever have at a museum! Whether you’re an art history aficionado or a complete novice these treasure hunts are for everybody. Both entertaining and educational you’ll learn fascinating facts about the exhibits without even knowing you’re doing it - the best way for sure! Great conversation starter at your next dinner party - we’re still talking about it! Can’t recommend highly enough.
L
Great for family and friends of all ages
A perfect family day out! kept kids and adults engaged the whole way through. Been to the british museum before but never like this! A whole new way to engage with history.
R
Interactive, Informative and great fun
Had a wonderful time at the British Museum at the weekend. The activities and treasure hunt was a really fun way to explore the museum, and I found myself learning a lot more about the artefacts through this interactive style. Our host Sophie was extremely friendly and helpful with the quest. She was proactive in helping us out as we went around the museum. Thank you to her and CQ
G
Great time spent with Culture Quest
My time spent with Culture Quest at the British museum was an absolute blast. I did this tour on a visit to London from Paris with my brother, and I totally recommend it, it’s fun and educational.
5
Treasure hunt at the British Museum
It was such a fun experience - a great way to discover the British Museum. I highly recommend Daisy’s tour!
W
June 2026 Culture Quest
I know Daisy through another group and she let me join for free. I was with a group of adults, so it was not geared towards us but we still had a lot of fun! The museum was crowded but we were still able to navigate around it fine. It also makes you really pay attentioon to certain details that you would not otherwise notice (such as pieces of trivia). The experience takes around 2-3 hours, with the first 30 minutes being of instruction. They were explained well and it was easy to follow with the sheets we had to fill out. Overall, the experience was fun and it is a great activity for families with small children.
C
A brilliant, fun way to explore the museum!
We had such a great time on this quest- a fab way to explore the British Museum and learn about the artefacts! Thanks so much to wonderful host Daisy who’s put so much into making this an enjoyable experience for all ages!
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